News Articles
Funding approved to unlock next phase of Uckfield to Lewes Greenway
Publish Date: 22 September 2026
The proposed 14.5km greenway will give residents a safer, healthier way to walk, wheel and cycle between communities, jobs, education, services, rail connections and local green spaces across Wealden, Lewes and the surrounding area. The Cabinet decision allocates up to £558,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy as Wealden District Council’s contribution towards the proposed Hamsey Bridge...
Representation period opens on Wealden’s proposed Local Plan
Publish Date: 18 September 2026
The council published a first draft of its Local Plan for consultation under the Regulation 18 stage in March 2024. Residents and other interested parties were invited to comment on the proposed approach, policies and future growth of the district. Following changes to the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024, the council consulted on...
Open day success at Wealden Crematorium
Publish Date: 11 September 2026
The event brought together six bereavement sector professionals, who delivered talks covering a wide range of topics. These included the importance of local funeral directors, the environmental and financial benefits of metals recycling, cremator technology, who arranges a funeral when there is no family and how music and images can help turn a funeral into...
Unsafe farm buildings at Knights Farm West to be demolished
Publish Date: 9 September 2026
The farm buildings will be removed because their condition presents a health and safety risk. Demolition will also prepare the site for its planned future use, for which the existing buildings are unsuitable. Wealden District Council acquired the land known as Knights Farm West in 2020. The site is located beside the A22 on the...
Wealden Community Sports Hub provides opportunities for women, girls and grassroots sport
Publish Date: 9 September 2026
The sports hub will support more than 130 teams, and at least 25% of peak-time football slots will be given to women and girls sport. There will also be three Women’s Flex-League football teams - Heathfield & Horam, Pevensey & Westham and Eastbourne based at the sports hub. There will also be recreational social sessions...