News Articles
Volunteers given qualification to continue exercise classes
Publish Date: 20 October 2025
Our Parks, a programme which aims to give the local community exercise classes was originally funded by the East Sussex Public Health (ESPH) through the ‘Tackling Inequalities through Physical Activity’ fund. The programme faced uncertainty following the end of the funding agreement in September 2025. Wealden District Council has stepped in temporarily to fund the...
Local schools invited to name new waste vehicle fleet
Publish Date: 17 October 2025
Food waste collections will be introduced from the end of March 2026. They are being introduced to protect the environment and cut down on waste. Food waste will be collected from homes in new bins provided by the councils and turned into a soil conditioner which will be used for farming. To celebrate the new...
Funding available for organisations across Wealden to improve local needs
Publish Date: 10 October 2025
The Community-Led Infrastructure Fund (CLIF) is a three-year programme which prioritises projects that support community resilience and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and a thriving local economy. The funding has been made available through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and the Climate Emergency Reserve. Not-for-profit organisations, including registered charities, constituted community groups, parish or town councils, schools (with...
Buying a home just got easier thanks to digital transformation
Publish Date: 9 October 2025
Wealden District Council has successfully transferred its Local Land Charges (LLC) service to HM Land Registry’s national digital register, as part of its digital transformation to modernise property services and support residents. This means that anyone, not just solicitors, can search local land charge information online instantly, helping to speed up property transactions and provide...
Uckfield based development shortlisted for prestigious housing award
Publish Date: 9 October 2025
Wealden District Council has delivered the new development on the site of a former sheltered housing scheme for older people. Built in 2025, the scheme provides 20 high-quality, carbon zero ready homes, including 18 for social rent and two available through shared ownership. Designed to meet the diverse needs of residents, all the properties are...