News Articles
Open day hosted at Wealden Crematorium
Publish Date: 20 August 2024
The Wealden District Council-owned facility - just south of Horam - opened its doors once again to encourage residents across East Sussex and beyond to meet the friendly and knowledgeable team, ask questions and learn about the cremation process. More than 150 people attended giving them the opportunity to see behind the scenes of the...
Celebrating the Triumph of Team GB
Publish Date: 16 August 2024
Wealden District Council is immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Team GB and sends a special congratulations to Team GB athlete Emily Craig, who is from Mark Cross, near Crowborough and won gold in the lightweight double sculls category, rowing with her partner Imogen Grant. Emily was a member of Bewl Bridge Rowing...
Wealden is first local authority to receive gold award for wellbeing
Publish Date: 12 August 2024
The Wellbeing at Work Award scheme was launched in August 2021 and recognises employers’ commitment to supporting employee wellbeing through an accreditation programme. The programme is operated by Public Health at East Sussex County Council and is the county standard of good practice in health and wellbeing in the workplace. The gold award was presented...
Concern at future of Herstmonceux Science Centre
Publish Date: 6 August 2024
The centre announced last week it was looking for new premises as its lease was not being renewed by the Canadian university. Wealden District Council’s chief executive Trevor Scott has written to the vice-chancellor of the university asking for clarity on the future of the ongoing use and preservation of the heritage assets and historic...
Council funds £263,800 towards community services in Wealden in 2024
Publish Date: 6 August 2024
Among the organisations which received funding last year was Wealden Citizens Advice, which supported 3,344 clients with a range of issues from benefits, housing, Universal Credit and more. It has also successfully moved into new premises in Crowborough to improve accessibility for face-to-face appointments. Clued-up supported 1,362 young people and has had success in staff...