Wealden District Council

Birling Gap to re-open this summer after storm damages

Publish Date: 11 March 2026

The beauty spot at the south of the district has been out of use for two months after cliff falls caused damage to the staircase, which takes visitors from the car park at Birling Gap down to the beach. Wealden District Council, which manages the foreshore on behalf of The Crown Estate and is the...

Controversial Bewl Water planning application refused on light pollution grounds

Publish Date: 6 March 2026

The application sought extensions and alterations to the Boat House Bistro, replacement of an adjacent fishing facility building, and a change of use to create 11 holiday accommodation units, alongside a cafe with terrace. Water sports facilities would have been retained. Bewl Water is a reservoir within the High Weald National Landscape and is an...

Springle brings live performance to the heart of Wealden this April

Publish Date: 5 March 2026

On Saturday 18 April at 7.30pm, Springle Hailsham transforms Hailsham High Street into an outdoor spectacle. Audiences experience ‘Lampadophores’ by French street theatre company Picto Facto, as illuminated inflatable puppets, live music and acrobatic performers fill the street with movement and light. The high street becomes a stage for the evening, drawing families and visitors...

Council relieves households with terminal illness of council tax burden

Publish Date: 4 March 2026

Residents on a low income living with a terminal illness in the Wealden District Council area will no longer have to pay council tax. This applies if someone with a terminal illness lives in a household and receives or becomes eligible for support under the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. To be eligible for the discount...