Council considers declaration of Climate Emergency
Wealden Council is considering whether to publicly declare a Climate Emergency.
Plans progress for sports and activities day in Uckfield
Plans are progressing for a sports and activities day to be held in Uckfield on Saturday, August 10.
Keld Close Community Garden wins Wealden award
A community flower garden at Keld Close, New Town, Uckfield, has been judged the best communal flower garden in the Wealden district.
County council faces funding gap of £15m in 2020/21
Increased funding from Government is needed to protect vital council services, a report has warned.
New idea to rid Uckfield of dog mess
Further work is to be carried out to try and reduce the amount of dog mess on Uckfield roads and pavements.
Where our plastic waste goes
Processed plastic waste from Wealden and the rest of Sussex can be sent as far afield as Turkey, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Police appeal for illegal or unwanted guns to be handed in
Police are asking people to hand in illegal or unwanted guns and ammunition during a campaign running from Saturday, July 20, to Sunday, August 4.
Funeral of Cllr Ken Ogden takes place on Friday
The funeral of Maresfield parish councillor and former Wealden district councillor Ken Ogden is due to take place on Friday.
Town council objects to plan to build house in Manor Park garden
Uckfield Town Council and neighbours have objected to plans to build a new house in the garden of 23 Montacute Way, on Manor Park Estate.
Campaign launched to save Fletching Primary School
A campaign has been launched to save Fletching Primary School following an announcement that East Sussex County Council is considering closing it.
VE Day 75th anniversary to be marked in Uckfield
Uckfield will next year mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day – the end of World War Two in Europe.
Sheep to aid nature reserve’s plant diversity
Grazing sheep are to be introduced to a new area of West Park Local Nature Reserve (LNR), Uckfield.
Plans to demolish dilapidated cottages resurrected
Plans to demolish two dilapidated cottages in Eastbourne Road, Framfield, and build a new house on the High Cross Estate at Palehouse Common have been resurrected.
£1,000 fine for unlicensed waste carrier from Maresfield
Wealden District Council is reminding all carriers of waste, including scrap metal, to ensure they are registered following the successful prosecution of an unlicensed waste carrier.
Volunteers needed to rejuvenate Uckfield speed watch
Volunteers are being sought to help reinvigorate Uckfield’s speed watch campaign.
Police confirm date of Uckfield public meeting – it’s tonight
Police have confirmed the date of a public meeting in Uckfield where there will be chance to discuss crime and anti-social behaviour.
Plans to build nine homes on ‘large grass verge’ in Buxted
Plans have been submitted to build up to nine homes on ‘redundant land currently serving as a large grass verge’ next to Queenstock Lane, Buxted.
£49,000 car park money reallocated to Ridgewood Village Hall project
Money saved towards resurfacing Ridgewood Village Hall car park has been reallocated by Uckfield Town Council towards refurbishing and extending the hall.
Examination of Wealden Local Plan begins next week
The first stage of the Examination in Public of Wealden’s Local Plan begins on Tuesday (May 21).
New councillors for Uckfield Ridgewood and North wards
New councillors co-opted onto Uckfield Town Council last night to represent Uckfield Ridgewood and Uckfield North wards are Karen Bedwell and Colin Snelgrove respectively.