Covid-19 could cost Wealden Council £7m
Wealden Council is expecting the COVID-19 crisis to cost it between £5 million and £7 million because of extra spending and loss of income.
Uckfield Coronavirus updates – Friday, June 5
More Uckfield shops have announced plans to reopen, and Sheffield Park and Garden is open again – but only for people booking in advance.
New business units – ‘probably finest in Uckfield’ – on the market
New business units, described as “probably the finest available in Uckfield”, are being marketed by Lawson Commercial.
Holy Cross school wins Artsmark Silver Award
Holy Cross Primary School has won the Arts Council’s Artsmark Silver Award.
Wealden asks landowners to flag potential development land
Landowners who think they have development land are being asked to make themselves known to Wealden District Council.
Union’s unanimous ‘no confidence’ vote in fire authority shake-up plans
Firefighters in East Sussex have “no confidence” in their employers plans to restructure the service.
Competition – design new headwear for funeral director
Budding artists and milliners are being asked to create an alternative top hat for new Fuller and Scott funeral director Emma Naylor.
Deputy set to be new Sussex Police Chief Constable
New Sussex Police Chief Constable is set to be the current deputy, Jo Shiner.
Parliamentary boundary shake-up dropped
Proposals which would have seen Uckfield and Lewes become part of the same Parliamentary constituency are in the process of being dropped.
Semi-detached house could be turned into two homes
A semi-detached house in Markland Way, Uckfield, could be split in two, if a plan before Wealden Council is approved.
Wealden Covid-19 care home deaths rise in latest figures
Deaths in Wealden care homes from Covid-19 rose in the latest week for which data is available.
Uckfield Coronavirus updates – Tuesday, June 2
Uckfield shops are preparing to open on Monday, June 15, the date set by the Government as the UK eases out of lockdown.
Uckfield fire cuts: town council protests and rejects proposals
Uckfield fire station should not suffer cuts to equipment and firefighters.
Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime prove a hit with elderly
Home Instead, a company providing care for clients in their own homes, has conducted a survey which reveals that 75 per cent of elderly people in the local area are using Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime in order to check-in and connect with loved ones.
More than £700 raised so far in Uckfield Rotary Club silent auction
Uckfield Rotary Club opened its online auction to bidding this morning and £735 has been raised so far. Lots range from Famous Grouse Whisky, to Tai Chi taster sessions, and afternoon tea for two at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. Bids The auction will run until June 21 so there’s plenty of time to get your […]
Rail users invited to comment on Croydon plans
Rail passengers are invited to provide feedback on major proposals to unblock a railway bottleneck at Croydon to enable more reliable, more frequent and faster services.
Uckfield councillors urged to oppose fire cuts
Town councillors are being urged to oppose fire service cuts which would see Uckfield lose one appliance and a number of full-time firefighters.
Donations to Bluebell Railway appeal reach £250,000
The Bluebell Railway says its fundraising appeal is heading towards its target with supporters so far contributing £250,000 to help it recover from closure.
Covid-19 cases in Wealden – latest data
Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Wealden have edged up since our report six days ago.
Uckfield town clerk completes 100-mile challenge
Uckfield town clerk Holly Goring has completed a challenge she set herself to walk 100 miles during May to raise funds for Friends of East Sussex Hospices.
