News Articles
Chair of Wealden council supports Alzheimer’s Research UK as chosen charity
Publish Date: 21 July 2025
Councillor Blake-Coggins chose to support the charity to raise awareness and also to raise money through a variety of community fundraising events and activity throughout the year. Dementia affects almost one million people in the UK, and it’s estimated that 28,381 are living with dementia here in Sussex. Tragically, not one of them will survive....
Plans for medical centre at Polegate and Willingdon progress to the next stage
Publish Date: 16 July 2025
The much-needed centre is proposed to be built on the Hindslands site, which was carefully chosen as it already has outline planning approval, is owned by Wealden District Council and is supported by local doctors and the Sussex Integrated Care Board. The Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre will be a modern, purpose-built facility designed to...
Election results July 2025
Publish Date: 11 July 2025
Declaration of poll results for Wealden are as follows: Election of a District Councillor for Horam & Punnetts Town on Thursday 10 July 2025 is Diane Susan Gould (Green Party) Election of a Town Councillor for Polegate (Polegate North) on Thursday 10 July 2025 is Michael Caira (Reform UK) Election of a Town Councillor for...
Residents invited to shape how the council will consult on future planning decisions in Wealden
Publish Date: 4 July 2025
The council has created a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for consultation which outlines how residents will be engaged in planning policy, including the Local Plan, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping the future of the area. The document also highlights the ways that communities can participate in planning applications and the support...
Council climbs to fourth place in climate rankings
Publish Date: 26 June 2025
Climate Emergency UK is an independent organisation that supports and empowers both councils and communities to drive local climate change action. The organisation assessed councils across the UK on the steps they are taking to reach net zero. The independent assessment evaluated councils on the steps they are taking to deliver climate action and consisted...