News Articles

Christmas message from Wealden council leaders

Publish Date: 21 December 2023

Leader of the council and Liberal Democrat Councillor James Partridge and chief executive Trevor Scott have also highlighted the work and achievements of the authority over the last 12 months. Councillor Partridge was elected leader of the authority following the Wealden District Council elections in May. The Alliance for Wealden was formed as a working...

Annual budget consultation

Publish Date: 20 December 2023

The consultation closes on 12 January 2024 and the results will be reviewed before the council sets a budget in February 2024. The consultation is for the 2024/25 budget and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the next five years, the council’s General Fund (GF) and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budgets. The council is also...

Free courses available in Wealden and Eastbourne

Publish Date: 18 December 2023

Wealden and Eastbourne residents, aged 19 and above, can attend a range of academic, wellbeing, and practical courses. Courses are available free of charge and designed to help residents boost their confidence, employment opportunities, develop existing skills, learn something new or meet new people. The courses are delivered in community venues located throughout the district...

Hailsham Foodbank moves into Vicarage Field

Publish Date: 7 December 2023

Wealden District Council, which owns the premises at Vicarage Field, was contacted by the charity to ask if temporary storage facilities were available - the council previously provided the charity with temporary storage last year. The council has temporarily allowed Hailsham Foodbank into an empty unit in the town centre shopping precinct. Hailsham Foodbank is...

New social housing in Wealden unveiled

Publish Date: 5 December 2023

Wealden District Council’s Housing Development Team worked in conjunction with local contractor Trinity Homes Ltd to build the homes at Cart Barn Place, and Baily Garner which designed the scheme. The 15-home development is available for rent only and is made up of six one-bedroom flats, two two-bedroom flats, three two-bedroom houses and four three-bedroom...