News Articles
Keep Britain Tidy’s 10th Great British Spring Clean
Publish Date: 11 March 2025
Wealden District Council is supporting the charity’s plea to the public to pledge to pick one bag or more of litter from streets, parks, beauty spots and beaches to protect Wealden’s vibrant communities and precious wildlife habitats. The council, in partnership with Biffa, is pleased to be supporting groups from around the district in their...
Local Government Reorganisation plan takes step forward
Publish Date: 11 March 2025
In February, the government wrote to local authorities – including those in East Sussex - formally inviting them to submit proposals to create new structures of unitary authorities – which is a single tier of local government responsible for all local services in the area. The aim is to create more efficient and effective local...
Your voice matters – Help to shape the future of leisure services in Wealden
Publish Date: 7 March 2025
Wealden District Council is reviewing how its leisure provision is meeting the needs of local residents and how to best encourage and support active and healthy communities in the future. The online survey is now live and can be found on Wealden District Council’s engagement hub, Let’s Talk Wealden. The survey should take no longer...
Skatepark Consultation goes live
Publish Date: 26 February 2025
Wealden District Council are providing a four-week window for feedback on the new designs for the Wealden Community Sports Hub Skatepark. The consultation is live until 19 March 2025. The skatepark designs are by Canvas, a local consultation, design, and construction company specialising in concrete skateparks. The aim of the designs is to create inclusive...
Council secures site for new Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre
Publish Date: 24 February 2025
In December 2024, Cabinet members approved proposed feasibility work to be undertaken in conjunction with the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, for the potential delivery of a new centre for the residents of Polegate and Willingdon. Outline planning permission has already been granted for a medical centre to be built on both the Hindsland and...