News Articles
Council calls for government rethink on Winter Fuel Payment
Publish Date: 21 November 2024
A motion was passed at this week’s Full Council meeting at Wealden District Council which saw councillors agree to ask the government to consider making changes to the new regulation surrounding the Winter Fuel Payment. The new regulation means that households in England and Wales will no longer be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment...
Open day celebrations herald the reopening of Hailsham’s swimming pool
Publish Date: 14 November 2024
Local residents & families gathered to take part in the festivities, which included tours of the newly renovated pool area, swimming lesson tasters, and a range of fun, family-friendly activities. The highlight of the day came when the pool was officially reopened by Hailsham Town Mayor, Paul Holbrook and Councillor Jessika Hulbert, who cut the...
Change to Alliance for Wealden make up
Publish Date: 12 November 2024
Councillor Daniel Manvell (Labour, Uckfield North) and Councillor Ben Cox (Labour and Co-operative, Uckfield New Town) have joined the Alliance, which now comprises 24 out of the 45 members of Wealden District Council, including all Green, Liberal Democrat, and Labour councillors. Councillor Manvell will also be joining the Cabinet and further details of his appointment...
Wealden towns and parishes set to receive CIL money
Publish Date: 5 November 2024
The money given to the parishes and towns in Wealden comes from CIL, a charge that local authorities in England and Wales impose on new developments to support infrastructure. It includes play areas, parks, roads, public transport, health facilities, schools and flood defences. The parish and town councils in the Wealden district receive 15% of...
Work for a local council and make a difference campaign
Publish Date: 4 November 2024
A new campaign, ‘Make a Difference, Work for your Local Council’, aims to inspire individuals to explore career opportunities that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local residents. Local councils provide essential services that residents rely on every day, including housing benefits, planning, social care for adults and children, planning, environmental...