News Articles
Wealden DC apologises for early collection of January Council Tax and Business Rates
Publish Date: 29 December 2024
An automated scheduling error meant that direct debits for Council Tax and Business Rates were taken on 27 December rather than on 1 January. If you are affected by this technical error, please contact your bank and see below for FAQs. Leader of the council Councillor Rachel Millward, Alliance for Wealden (Green Party), said, "It...
Direct Debit collections over the Christmas period
Publish Date: 24 December 2024
People who normally pay their council tax and business rates by direct debit on the first of the month will be affected by an automated scheduling error which has meant direct debits will be taken on, 27 December rather than on 1 January. We are currently working to stop this collection, but it is unlikely...
Mayfield based health centre and community hall takes step forward
Publish Date: 24 December 2024
The project to build a new community hall and health centre is being undertaken in partnership between Wealden District Council and Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council. The delivery of a purpose-built health centre, incorporating four GP consulting rooms, three treatment rooms, patient waiting room and ancillary spaces together with an adjacent community centre comprising...
New medical centre scoping exercise agreed by Wealden council
Publish Date: 23 December 2024
Outline planning permission has already been granted for a medical centre to be built on Hindsland and Mornings Mill developments on the A272 between Willingdon and Polegate and a private sector developer was poised to deliver a centre on one of the sites. But that plan fell through due to rising costs and uncompetitive rental...
Merry Christmas to residents from Wealden District Council
Publish Date: 19 December 2024
Leader of the council and Alliance for Wealden (Green Party) councillor Rachel Millward and chief executive Trevor Scott have also highlighted the work and achievements of the authority over the last 12 months. Councillor Millward says: “We could almost tell the Christmas story through council departments: the homelessness prevention team, the refugee support, even our...