Solar Electric Forecourt plan approved
Work is expected to begin this year on construction of a Solar Electric Forecourt and solar farm on the outskirts of Uckfield.
Plans for up to 50 homes in South Street, East Hoathly, refused
Councillors have refused the latest in a line of planning applications for homes to be built off South Street, East Hoathly.
Ridgewood House homes plan opposed
Development of 46 homes on land at Ridgewood House, off Lewes Road, is being opposed by Uckfield Town Council.
3%+ rise in council tax
Council tax will rise by more than three per cent for people in Uckfield and across Wealden.
Villagers fight to stop Hesmonds Stud land agreement being discharged
Villagers are objecting to a proposal to discharge a planning commitment which prevents the fragmentation of the Hesmonds Stud landholding in East Hoathly.
Solar Electric Forecourt plan recommended for approval
Wealden councillors are being recommended to approve a solar electric forecourt and solar farm off Uckfield by-pass.
Plastic coating peels off High Street benches
Plastic coating is peeling off benches installed in Uckfield High Street as part of the High Street improvement scheme in 2016.
Uckfield Carnival may have to be ‘virtual’ once again
Uckfield Carnival due on the first Saturday of September may not go ahead in its traditional form for the second year running.
Councillors asked to list Uckfield infrastructure needs
Uckfield councillors are being asked to consider what additional infrastructure is needed in the town to support future population growth.
Uckfield Town Council grants awards
Grants totalling more than £23,000 were provisionally allocated to Uckfield area organisations by the town council on Monday (February 15).
Wealden Covid-19: key indicators all heading down
Covid-19 infections, hospital admissions and deaths are all going in the right direction.
Work to be carried out to stop flooding off Hempstead Road
The cause of flooding in Spring Meadow, off Hempstead Road, Uckfield, after heavy rainfall has been established.
Woodland ‘arts and music’ festival faces stiff Uckfield opposition
Plans for a festival in woodland on the outskirts of Uckfield would put public safety at risk, the town council says.
County councillors approve tax rise of nearly 3.5%
East Sussex County councillors have approved a council tax rise of nearly 3.5% giving them a budget of £417 million for services in 2021/22.
Council apologises for any bins missed in icy conditions
Wealden Council and waste collection contractor, Biffa, have apologised for inconvenience that may be caused by disruption to waste collections because of icy conditions.
Plans for 46 homes now submitted for Ridgewood House land
A full planning application for 46 homes on land at Ridgewood House, in Lewes Road, Uckfield, has been submitted to Wealden Council.
More old buildings could be restored at Hendall Manor
Plans are being made to turn a basement, barns and outbuildings at Hendall Manor Farm, Herons Ghyll, into accommodation for the owners, visitors and guests.
Wealden planning notification switch – ‘a cut too far’
Changes to how planning applications are notified is failing, Uckfield town councillors believe.
Uckfield flag at half-mast for Captain Sir Tom Moore
Captain Sir Tom Moore is being remembered today (February 3) in Uckfield.
Uckfield construction firm loses appeal against £2,500 surcharge
An Uckfield construction company has lost an appeal against a surcharge of £2,500 – plus interest – from Wealden Council for starting work on a development without notifying them.