News Articles

Wealden resident withdraws court case against council officers and councillors

Publish Date: 4 August 2023

Mr Proudfoot, of Rotherfield, issued a legal case about his perceived mistreatment from the council linked to an unsuccessful planning application. The planning application was to demolish redundant farm buildings and to build four houses. This application was turned down by the council and dismissed by a planning inspector after the claimant appealed the decision....

Wealden organisation continues to benefit from funding agreement

Publish Date: 2 August 2023

Clued Up, an ‘information shop’ in Crowborough, provides 13-25 year olds with free confidential support and advice on education, health, housing and money related issues. It receives £14,000 a year from Wealden District Council and is one of 13 organisations benefitting from the Service Level Agreement funding that was awarded by the council’s Economic Development...

Wealden Crematorium open day

Publish Date: 1 August 2023

Following on from the success of last year’s open day, another one will be held on the 16 August between 11am-3pm. The friendly crematorium staff will be offering guided tours to go behind-the-curtain and demystify the cremation process – everyone is welcome. The crematorium has held over 4,000 cremations since the opening in 2019 and...

Cuckoo Trail barrier improvement project completed

Publish Date: 1 August 2023

Twenty-nine barriers along the Cuckoo Trail - National Cycle Network Route 21 – have been redesigned between Polegate and Heathfield by walking and cycling charity Sustrans. Additionally, approximately 296m2 of the path was resurfaced at Hellingly, further promoting route access, comfort, and accessibility for the thousands of homes and users in the area. The total...

Double success as two waste carriers prosecuted by Wealden council

Publish Date: 1 August 2023

Wealden District Council is reminding those who produce, carry and dispose of waste to ensure they do so responsibly and legally following the successful prosecution by the council of the two waste carriers at Hastings Magistrates Court on 13 July. Stephen Chapman, of Gibbon Road, Newhaven, pleaded guilty to two fly tips and six duty...