News Articles
Notice served on Home Office over planned use of Crowborough Training Camp
Publish Date: 21 November 2025
This is to obtain detailed information about what building works are happening now and what is planned for Crowborough Training Camp and to understand, from the Home Office, the basis on which they deem the works to be lawful. This will help to identify whether there are any grounds for challenge in relation to planning...
Augmented Reality trail launches on Cuckoo Trail
Publish Date: 18 November 2025
The trail is designed to encourage outdoor activity and exploration in a fun and engaging way. By simply scanning a QR code on a parent’s or carer’s smartphone, children can interact with animated wildlife characters, solving puzzles as they go. No apps or downloads are required – the trail is fully web-based and easy to...
Caravan site owner fined for dangerous conditions
Publish Date: 17 November 2025
Wealden District Council officers visited Honeys Green in November 2024, a time when the site should have been closed. On the site visit, officers from the council found many people living in old holiday caravans and tents, paying rent to the site manager. The conditions were dangerous with trailing electrical cables outdoors from damaged hook...
Joint update on the use of Crowborough Army Camp for asylum accommodation from Crowborough Town Council and Wealden District Council
Publish Date: 6 November 2025
The Town Council has been gathering questions and concerns raised by residents and will be sharing these with the Home Office ahead of the meeting to ensure key issues are addressed. The meeting will take place on Thursday 13 November at 7.30pm at Crowborough Community Centre, with the option to attend in person or to...
Bird flu update – East Sussex
Publish Date: 5 November 2025
The order means bird keepers must house all poultry and captive birds if they keep more than 50 (except in specific circumstances e.g. some zoo birds) or if they sell or give eggs away. Keepers of poultry or other captive birds at any premises in England and Wales are required to register with the Animal...