More housebuilding for Uckfield on the cards after Plan rejection
A new wave of housebuilding could be coming to Uckfield.
Mallard Drive homes planning permission challenged
The lawfulness of giving planning permission for 119 new homes at Mallard Drive, Uckfield, has been challenged.
Uckfield businesses call for jobs focus in new Local Plan
Planners should grasp the chance to create more jobs when they redraw the Wealden Local Plan, business leaders say.
Uckfield town council members’ allowance up by 1.81%
Uckfield town councillors have agreed an “inflation-level” rise (1.81 per cent) in the allowances they can claim.
East Sussex council tax set to rise by nearly 4%
East Sussex County Council is heading for a 3.99 per cent increase in its share of the council tax from April.
£7,500 budget for Uckfield climate change projects
A budget of £7,500 has been set aside for potential climate change projects in Uckfield in the coming financial year.
Uckfield commuter bus idea mooted by climate change group
Ideas for a ‘commuter bus’ for Uckfield have been put forward.
Selby Meadow team backed again by Uckfield Town Council
An action group which has taken responsibility for Selby Meadow has been given a ten-year licence from Uckfield Town Council to enable it to continue with its work.
Uckfield bus station revamp plan due soon
Designs for a new-look Uckfield bus station are expected to emerge later this year.
Vandals damage Victoria Pavilion toilets
Public lavatories at Uckfield’s Victoria Pleasure Ground were the target of vandals over the Christmas holidays.
Uckfield environmental Expo Day being lined up
An environmental ‘Expo Day’ is to be planned for Uckfield this summer.
Planning inspector says Wealden Council failed to co-operate with other authorities
Wealden Council’s Local Plan has been thrown out by a planning inspector because it failed one of the requirements for legal compliance, that of the Duty to Co-operate.
Plans for new house in Browns Lane
Plans have been submitted to build a new house attached to 52 Browns Lane, Uckfield.
Wealden must build more houses, says planning inspector
Wealden Council is placing too great an emphasis on protecting the environment and needs to do more to build more houses, according to the council’s reading of a planning inspector’s report.
Councillors agree to increase their own allowances
Wealden councillors have voted to increase their allowances by 2.5% for the financial year 2020-21.
Flies ruin Christmas for Uckfield family
Flies have ruined Christmas for one Uckfield family and many more are suffering as swarms fill their homes every time a door or window is opened.
Bid to tempt otters to live in River Uck
Otters may be given a new ‘home’ on the River Uck.
Good news for campaigners fighting to save Fletching Primary School
Governors of Fletching Primary School look set to be thrown a lifeline in their bid to prevent closure of the school.
Anti-social behaviour: councillors reiterate ‘report it’ message to townspeople
Thoughts of seeking to strengthen anti-social behaviour laws in parts of Uckfield have been put on the back burner.
Attempt to reinstate Downsview Crescent grass verges
Verges damaged by parking in Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, have been filled with soil.