News Articles
Statement: Outcome from High Court regarding consent to Judicial Review for Crowborough Army Camp
Publish Date: 27 February 2026
The council strongly opposed the use of the site for this purpose and argued that the Government was wrong to grant themselves planning permission, has failed to be transparent in its decision-making and reached a decision without proper engagement and consideration of local community and environmental impacts. The council participated in the hearing as an...
Wealden businesses support Sussex food and drink producers
Publish Date: 26 February 2026
Since the Sussex Six Campaign was launched in the district in July 2025, 24 quality Wealden shops and hospitality businesses have pledged to serve and sell more locally produced food and drink. With support from Wealden District Council, Natural Partnerships, which launched Sussex Six in 2023, has created an online Wealden food and drink directory...
Wealden Crematorium donate money to Jigsaw South East
Publish Date: 25 February 2026
The charity’s main aim is to help young people understand and cope with the complex emotions around bereavement, and to support the families. The services offer age-appropriate support, understanding, and shared experiences making grief easier to navigate. The main services they provide include a free helpline, tailored grief support through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and...
Statement: Judicial Review at High Court
Publish Date: 25 February 2026
We made arguments to support the challenge that the court should allow a full hearing into the claim to overturn that decision. We highlighted the practical and legal problems with the decision made by the Home Office. The court adjourned its decision to take time to consider the detailed legal arguments and is now expected...
Pevensey Bay beach goes smoke free
Publish Date: 19 February 2026
Working in partnership, East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council have introduced the voluntary smoke free space in a bid to protect children and young people and the environment. Pevensey Bay beach becomes the third smoke free beach in East Sussex following successful schemes at Camber Sands and Bexhill beach. These are the first...