News Articles
Now Construction appointed to build new sustainable business units in Crowborough
Publish Date: 19 February 2025
The project, approved last year by Wealden councillors, is expected to start on site in March and is expected to take approximately eight months to complete. The new units will be built to a high specification with a focus on sustainability. Features include: Energy Efficiency: High levels of insulation and roof-mounted solar panels with battery...
Council Tax increase for 2025
Publish Date: 19 February 2025
The 2.99% increase in Council Tax was recommended to Full Council by Wealden’s Cabinet Committee which met earlier in the month. The decision to increase the Council Tax was ratified at today’s Full Council meeting. This increase means that for households in Band D properties their council tax bill will increase by an additional 12p...
Demand for affordable housing increases in Wealden
Publish Date: 18 February 2025
Despite recent efforts by Wealden District Council to expand the availability of affordable housing, many families and individuals remain on the waiting list, struggling to find suitable accommodation and the demand for housing in Wealden has risen by 81% in the last two years. Households in temporary accommodation in Wealden has increased by 300% since...
Consultation on establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex
Publish Date: 17 February 2025
This consultation will run until 13 April. It asks specific questions about the nature of a Sussex authority with regard to: Geography Governance Supporting the economy Improving social outcomes Local government services Improving the local natural environment Supporting the needs of local communities and reflecting local identity To take part in the consultation, please click...
External report into communications of Direct Debit issue released
Publish Date: 17 February 2025
Direct debits for Council Tax and Business Rates were taken from bank accounts on 27 December 2024, rather than on 2 January 2025. The council apologised for this mistake and notified all banks on 24 December, when it first became aware of the issue and that it was unable to prevent the direct debits from...