News Articles
Wealden council leader angry at suspension of May elections
Publish Date: 8 February 2025
The decision to cancel the upcoming elections was announced this week by the government to pave the way for a devolution deal which would see East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove councils becoming one Mayoral Combined Authority. The cabinets of those three upper tier authorities had submitted a joint expression of interest in...
Sports Infrastructure funding available to improve outdoor sports facilities
Publish Date: 5 February 2025
The council has committed £200,000 per year over a three-year period, to organisations via a grant funding programme, to support the delivery of recommendations in Wealden’s Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Facilities Strategy. These recommendations have been agreed with sport governing bodies and Sport England. Funding can be used to improve amenities and pitches throughout...
National Apprenticeships Week
Publish Date: 3 February 2025
National Apprenticeships Week runs from Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February. It aims to inform and inspire the next generation of apprentices and apprenticeship employers, and ensure that every individual and employer understands the value of apprenticeships as a route to opportunity and economic success. Last year six enthusiastic apprentices joined Wealden council’s Housing,...
East Sussex Joint Waste Partnership secures extension to waste collection, street and beach cleansing contract with Biffa
Publish Date: 28 January 2025
The original contract was awarded after a highly competitive process in 2019 with the option to extend for a further seven years. With this option now secured, the councils can continue to experience high service standards at a price they can afford from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2033. The contract extension – worth...
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...