News Articles
Third round of funding available for physical activity groups
Publish Date: 11 July 2024
East Sussex Public Health has released funds to Wealden District Council to deliver a third round of grant funding to support organisations which specifically work towards reducing inequalities and aim to deliver better health outcomes within the district. The funding can support existing projects or new ideas, which provide direct support to the local community....
Wine expert Oz Clarke supports English Wine Week
Publish Date: 9 July 2024
English Wine Week presents an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the fantastic array of wines being produced in this country and particularly across Wealden and Sussex. During the virtual tasting, Oz took attendees on a tour through the wineries of Wealden and invited several of the district’s wine makers who are part of the new...
Sussex Weald General Election Results
Publish Date: 5 July 2024
The Sussex Weald General Election results are as follows: Shaun Jonathan Charles BOWLER Independent 953 Stephen GANDER Social Democratic Party 319 Nus GHANI The Conservative Party Candidate 16,758 Austin Peter HENDERSON Green Party 3,762 Chris MAGNESS UK Independent Party (UKIP) 152 David MORGAN Reform UK 8,920 Danielle NEWSON Liberal Democrats 9,916 Dipesh Jitendra PATEL Labour...
Wealden Crematorium open day returns for fifth year
Publish Date: 27 June 2024
The crematorium opened in 2019 and is marking its fifth anniversary this year. This year’s open day will be held on the 31 July between 11am-3pm with friendly crematorium staff offering guided tours to show visitors the cremation process and answering questions the public might have. Since its doors opened the crematorium has held more...
Career event to be hosted for Armed Forces members
Publish Date: 25 June 2024
The event aims to highlight the value of hiring veterans and active-duty members, promote the value of military experience in the workforce and to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment. Wealden District Council will be hosting the event at the Hailsham Civic Community Hall, between 10am - 2pm in partnership with People...