News Articles

Wealden businesses support Sussex food and drink producers

Publish Date: 26 February 2026

Since the Sussex Six Campaign was launched in the district in July 2025, 24 quality Wealden shops and hospitality businesses have pledged to serve and sell more locally produced food and drink. With support from Wealden District Council, Natural Partnerships, which launched Sussex Six in 2023, has created an online Wealden food and drink directory...

Wealden Crematorium donate money to Jigsaw South East

Publish Date: 25 February 2026

The charity’s main aim is to help young people understand and cope with the complex emotions around bereavement, and to support the families. The services offer age-appropriate support, understanding, and shared experiences making grief easier to navigate. The main services they provide include a free helpline, tailored grief support through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and...

Statement: Judicial Review at High Court

Publish Date: 25 February 2026

We made arguments to support the challenge that the court should allow a full hearing into the claim to overturn that decision. We highlighted the practical and legal problems with the decision made by the Home Office. The court adjourned its decision to take time to consider the detailed legal arguments and is now expected...

Pevensey Bay beach goes smoke free

Publish Date: 19 February 2026

Working in partnership, East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council have introduced the voluntary smoke free space in a bid to protect children and young people and the environment. Pevensey Bay beach becomes the third smoke free beach in East Sussex following successful schemes at Camber Sands and Bexhill beach. These are the first...

Wealden Community Sports Hub starts taking shape rapidly as two FIFA standard football pitches completed

Publish Date: 18 February 2026

The Wealden Community Sports Hub, based on the outskirts of Hailsham is being built on a site owned by Wealden District Council and has been developed to give residents in the district more sports facilities, thanks to a grant of £3.5million from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. The community sports hub...