News Articles

Wealden council responds to government’s consultation on planning reforms

Publish Date: 7 October 2024

The government wants to revise the NPPF in order to increase house building and is also seeking views on a series of other wider policy proposals including increases in planning fees. The consultation considers a new method for calculating housing need in the district - known as the ‘standard method’ – which would increase Wealden’s...

Car parking scams

Publish Date: 7 October 2024

We will never text you regarding car parking fines, so please ignore and block any number that claims this. Be aware and if unsure, please call our customer services to check on 01323 443322

Debt and energy support helps residents in need

Publish Date: 4 October 2024

The organisation gives free, impartial advice on money, debt, benefits, housing or employment problems helping to support residents across the district. The advice service is funded through the Wealden Community Grants programme receiving £165,000 per annum, between April 2022 - March 2025. Between the months of April to June 2024, Wealden Citizen’s Advice has supported...

Wealden site owner fined in planning prosecution

Publish Date: 3 October 2024

Marina McCarthy, who owns the Cart Lodge site in Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, was due to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court last week in a prosecution brought by Wealden District Council. Ms McCarthy did not attend the court hearing and the magistrates agreed to hear the matter in her absence. The council served a Notice...

Free marketing event for new businesses in Wealden

Publish Date: 30 September 2024

Ready To Grow is a training programme for early-stage business owners who have been trading for less than three years. The programme offers a series of free connected workshops, providing advice and expertise on the practicalities of running a business, including finance, marketing, HR and more and also includes a free 1:1 business advisor session. ...