Residents appeal for action to curb anti-social behaviour at Ridgewood
Ways of curbing anti-social behaviour in the car park next to Ridgewood Village Hall, and on the recreation ground, are to be considered by Uckfield Town Council tonight.
Here’s how new homes building is stressing Uckfield
Data showing the pressure being put on Uckfield GP surgeries and schools was revealed last night (September 30).
Mallard Drive homes: Opposition intensifies
Ridgewood residents won the support of Uckfield Town Council plans committee last night (September 30) in their fight against proposals for 119 new homes off Mallard Drive.
Grants aid for Uckfield groups
Grants for community organisations have been provisionally awarded by Uckfield Town Council.
Bell Walk offices could be turned into three homes
Offices at Bell House in the Bell Walk Shopping Centre could be turned into three homes if plans before Wealden Council are approved.
Two hurt in safety incidents near Luxford Field, Uckfield
Two injuries to members of the public, including a broken arm, were reported during the annual visit to Uckfield of the funfair.
Ridgewood fireworks cancelled
Ridgewood Village Hall management committee will not be arranging a fireworks display this year.
Maltmead Cottage: Small home planned for garden
Land next to Maltmead Cottage, in Olives Yard, Uckfield, could be built on to provide a small home.
A22 Uckfield by-pass roundabout plan meets objections
Construction of 1,000 new homes on the former Ridgewood Farm is being opposed at every turn by Uckfield Town Council.
Play area safety surfaces to be repaired
Safety surfaces at Hempstead Lane Play Area and Victoria Skate Park are due to be repaired.
Lewes Road, Ridgewood, traffic calming in operation
Experimental traffic calming has been installed in Lewes Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield.
Sheep to return to West Park nature reserve
Sheep will return to West Park Local Nature Reserve this week with a new area designated for them too.
Deadline for comments on Harlands Farm 119 homes plan extended
The deadline for comments on detail of plans to build 119 homes on the Harlands Farm Estate in Uckfield has been extended to October 18.
Time to apply for council grants
Grants of up to £3,000 or £15,000 are being offered by Wealden District Council to local groups and organisations to help with work in the community.
More than 85 youngsters attend relaunched youth club
More than 85 youngsters are regularly attending Uckfield Youth Club which was relaunched in April after being closed for many years.
More than 100 firearms surrendered to police during campaign
More than 100 firearms were surrendered in Sussex during a recent campaign and police are urging people to continue handing in unwanted guns or ammunition.
Preparations for next phase of Ridgewood Farm development
Permission is being sought for “early groundworks” to be undertaken on the A22 Uckfield by-pass to prepare for a new roundabout junction and access road to the Ridgewood Farm 1000 home development.
Carriageway patching to close Maresfield road
Traffic is due be diverted away from Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield, between 9am and 3.30pm as carriageway patching works take place from today (Tuesday) for three days.
Wealden Council cracks down on fraud
More than £412,000 worth of fraud was detected by Wealden Council’s investigations team last year.
Car park potholes to be filled and more parking spaces provided
Additional work at Foresters Hall in New Town, Uckfield, is to be funded by the town council.