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Stay Safe and Enjoy the Coast
News date: 23 June 2017
The power of the sea is continually eroding the coastline....
First class billing for Nutley windmill
News date: 20 June 2017
Nutley windmill, one of only five open trestle windmills to survive in Britain, has been given pride of place on a new first class stamp issued today by the Royal Mail....
Reserve your space at the Wealden Works careers fair now
Media Release date: 19 June 2017
Wealden District Council is inviting all local businesses to reserve a free space at the Wealden Works Careers Fair, taking place at East Sussex National on Monday 2 October, to promote their firm to young adults from across the District....
Fly-tipper jailed after devastating dumping spree across Wealden
Media Release date: 16 June 2017
Hastings Magistrates have jailed a man for 12 months after a fly-tipping spree which left large amounts of renovation and house clearance waste across six locations in Wealden during 2015....
Fly tipper receives suspended sentence
Media Release date: 16 June 2017
A Hailsham man, Lee Mallows, (23) of London Road, was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, by Hastings Magistrates after changing his plea minutes before the trial took place on Thursday 8 June 2017....
It is going to be hot
News date: 16 June 2017
The Met Office is warning to expect very hot conditions over the coming week in the South East...
Free woodworking courses in Hailsham
News date: 15 June 2017
Training Now has organised free woodworking classes in Hailsham every Tuesday and Thursday mornings...
Satisfaction survey of Wealden residents
News date: 13 June 2017
Wealden District Council is currently undertaking a Residents’ Satisfaction Survey across the Wealden District area....
Help provide shelter for vulnerable Syrian refugees
Media Release date: 12 June 2017
Private landlords and property owners are being asked to help Wealden play its part in answering the desperate need of vulnerable Syrian refugees...
Garden waste collections in the Danehill area 9 June
News date: 09 June 2017
Wealden District Council and our waste collection contractor, Kier, apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused by the non-collection of garden waste due today, Friday 9 June, in the Danehill area....
Helping householders face the threat of flooding
Media Release date: 09 June 2017
Grants of up to £2,000 will be available to households in Alfriston, Forest Row, Hellingly and Uckfield to help install flood protection measures....
The Wealden Disability Involvement Group is looking for new members
News date: 07 June 2017
The Wealden Disability Group meets every month and advises the Council on how to make services accessible to our residents with disabilities....
Join us for Walking website launch
News date: 02 June 2017
On June 10 come along to the launch of our new Wealden Do Walking website with a health walk around Uckfield....
Distruption to Garden Waste Collections
News date: 01 June 2017
Wealden District Council and its collection contractor Kier apologise for any inconvenience caused by disruption to garden waste collections over the May Bank holiday weekend....
New homes for Town Farm
Media Release date: 01 June 2017
Work has begun on Wealden District Council’s exciting new housing project in Town Farm, Hailsham, which will create 17 new council homes on the site of the former Elizabeth Court....
Do not forget your postal vote
Media Release date: 31 May 2017
If you are using a postal vote to vote in the General Election on June 8, don’t forget to complete the ballot paper and post to us as soon as possible....
Garden Waste collection delays 26 May
News date: 26 May 2017
We regret that, due to a staff shortage, it has not been possible to operate one of our garden waste collections in the north of the District today (26 May)....
Time to get walking
Media Release date: 22 May 2017
Take the first steps to a healthier, happier you….by walking....
Safety in Action brings it all home
News date: 22 May 2017
Children from 50 Wealden primary schools will be taking part in this year’s award-winning Safety in Action events including, for the first time, home-educated children....
Council tax banding appeals
News date: 19 May 2017
If you think your council tax band is incorrect, you can appeal, for free, to the Valuation Agency Office....