Offices in old Post Office could be converted to flats
Plans have been submitted to change the use of offices at the old Post Office in Uckfield High Street into two flats.
Testing difficulties likely to have skewed Covid-19 totals
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 are unlikely to represent the true picture in East Sussex.
Council offers residents chance to join group-buying solar scheme
Wealden Council is offering residents the chance to take part in a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage on their homes.
Council asks tenants who can’t pay rent to get in touch
Wealden Council is urging its 3,000 council house tenants to get in contact if they are unable to pay their rent, or are getting into arrears.
Downlands Farm homes plan: battle lines drawn
Initial skirmishes over the future of Downlands Farm on the outskirts of Uckfield are under way.
Vandals attack new Luxford Field play area
Vandals attacked the new Luxford Field play area in Uckfield within 24 hours of its opening on Saturday (September 19).
Wealden Covid-19: A bittersweet day
There was respite for Wealden when figures for Covid-19 deaths in the district were revealed yesterday (September 22).
Luxford Field play area open
Here’s the sign Uckfield youngsters, parents and carers are delighted to see. The Luxford Field play area was officially opened on Saturday.
Plans for 64-bed nursing home in Coopers Green Road
Plans have been submitted for a 64-bed nursing home to be built in Coopers Green Road, Ringles Cross.
Appeal submitted against refusal of Browns Lane home plan
An appeal has been submitted against refusal of planning permission for a new house to be built in the grounds of 52 Browns Lane, Uckfield.
Pared back Uckfield Remembrance services likely
Uckfield Remembrance services in November are set to be greatly reduced because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uckfield Library to reopen next month
Uckfield Library which was closed in response to the Government’s Covid-19 guidance is set to reopen next month.
Covid-19 alert level goes up
The whole of Sussex is on Covid-19 “yellow alert” meaning the county has a state of “raised local alertness”.
Luxford Field play area to open soon
The new play area at Luxford Field in Uckfield is due to open soon, according to a banner on fencing.
East Sussex could get Brexit lorry park
The Government has changed the law to grant itself emergency planning permission to build lorry parks in 29 council areas including East Sussex.
Uckfield loses dedicated 2nd fire appliance
Uckfield will lose its dedicated second fire engine under changes agreed yesterday (September 3) by East Sussex Fire Authority.
Uckfield roadworks on a knife-edge
Timing of roadworks in and around Uckfield will be crucial if the town is to avoid traffic chaos.
Town councillors oppose plans for former Uckfield hotel
Town councillors have opposed an application for listed building consent to convert a former Uckfield hotel into three homes and two commercial units.
Vandals damage council properties in Uckfield
Vandals caused “significant” damage to property at West Park and Victoria Pleasure Ground over the weekend.
New Town roadworks on hold after outcry
Permits allowing UK Power Networks to start roadworks in New Town, Uckfield, next month have been temporarily revoked.
