News Articles

Third round of funding available for physical activity groups

Publish Date: 11 July 2024

East Sussex Public Health has released funds to Wealden District Council to deliver a third round of grant funding to support organisations which specifically work towards reducing inequalities and aim to deliver better health outcomes within the district. The funding can support existing projects or new ideas, which provide direct support to the local community....

Wine expert Oz Clarke supports English Wine Week

Publish Date: 9 July 2024

English Wine Week presents an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the fantastic array of wines being produced in this country and particularly across Wealden and Sussex. During the virtual tasting, Oz took attendees on a tour through the wineries of Wealden and invited several of the district’s wine makers who are part of the new...

Sussex Weald General Election Results

Publish Date: 5 July 2024

The Sussex Weald General Election results are as follows: Shaun Jonathan Charles BOWLER Independent 953 Stephen GANDER Social Democratic Party 319 Nus GHANI The Conservative Party Candidate 16,758 Austin Peter HENDERSON Green Party 3,762 Chris MAGNESS UK Independent Party (UKIP) 152 David MORGAN Reform UK 8,920 Danielle NEWSON Liberal Democrats 9,916 Dipesh Jitendra PATEL Labour...

Fund offers boost to rural businesses

Publish Date: 10 January 2024

Rother and Wealden district councils will be using money from their Rural England Prosperity Fund to support a range of businesses, with a £500,000 pot for Wealden and a £300,000 pot for Rother. The scheme launches on Friday, January 12, and small and medium businesses can apply for financial support for projects including the purchase...