News Articles
Deep concern expressed by Wealden council over defunding of some apprenticeships
Publish Date: 20 January 2025
The council is among a coalition of employers and apprentices spanning sectors including healthcare, science, construction, manufacturing, creative, business and local government, to write to the government minister arguing that level 7 apprenticeships are integral to recruitment, retention and skills strategies across a range of essential sectors. Wealden council currently has seven apprentices on level...
Housing budgets are in crisis for councils across the country
Publish Date: 20 January 2025
Years of financial strain have forced councils across the country to reduce their maintenance of council homes, cancel new build projects and even sell off existing housing stock. Southwark Council has today published the results of a survey of 76 councils - including that manage their own council homes. Together, these councils oversee more than...
Water outage in Crowborough – Saturday 18th 2025
Publish Date: 18 January 2025
You can follow updates via the link below and register for text updates. https://aqualerter.southeastwater.co.uk/interruption/120002 The following message has been put up on South East Water's website: Most of you should now see your see your taps flowing, however you may have slightly lower pressure than normal. A burst main has been located and we are...
Horam hub gets go ahead
Publish Date: 17 January 2025
Permission for the Horam Hub was granted by Wealden District Council’s councillors at a planning committee meeting recently and relates to a site at the disused railway platform of the former Horam Railway Station, which now forms part of the Cuckoo Trail. The new kiosk is to be built as part of several improvement projects...
Report shows confidence in funeral directors
Publish Date: 13 January 2025
Reviews of all businesses in the two districts were completed at the request of Government following an investigation into care of the deceased at a funeral directors in Hull earlier this year. The Ministry of Justice and Minister for Local Government asked for visits to be carried out as a matter of public reassurance in...