Ukrainian refugee families welcomed to Mayfield by Conservative council leader, Ann Newton, and Wealden MP Nus Ghani Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 The new Conservative leader of Wealden District Council visited the Ukrainian Support Hub in Mayfield with local MP, Nus Ghani, to welcome Ukrainian families to Wealden and to thank volunteers who have been coordinating local support. Welcoming the Ukranian families, the leader of Wealden District Council, Ann Newton, said: "Enormous thanks to all those who have worked so hard to create this... Local News
Pop-Up waste sites open in Wealden as bin collection disruption continues with GMB Union members striking 24th May 2022 Tuesday 24th May 2022 – Waste collection and street cleansing industrial action update from Wealden District Council ... Wealden council says it sincerely... Local News
East Sussex MPs' pressure on Government to reduce housing numbers is welcomed by Wealden's new leader, Ann Newton 23rd May 2022 Councillor Ann Newton, who took over as leader of the authority this month, and is also the portfolio holder for Planning, has welcomed the input from Wealden... Local News
"Coalition of Chaos" continues at Hailsham Town Council as Conservatives fail in rescue bid 19th May 2022 An effort by Conservatives at last night's annual meeting of Hailsham Town Council to elect Steve Keogh (Hailsham North-West) as town Mayor for the ensuing year... Local News
Conservative-led Wealden District has a new leader as Ann Newton from Framfield is appointed, selecting a new top team 18th May 2022 A new leader has been appointed at Conservative-led Wealden District Council and has been ratified by a full meeting of the authority held today. Conservative... Local News
MP Huw Merriman calls for planning reforms to ensure building on land where permission has been granted before fresh schemes are drawn-up 16th May 2022 An East Sussex MP has today criticised developers for ‘land banking’ and urged the Government to deliver planning reforms which focus building on land... Local News
EV charging points set to appear across Wealden district as contractor appointed 6th May 2022 Electric car use across Wealden has received a welcome boost as Wealden District Council appoints an EV charging contractor to install vehicle charging points... Local News
Wealden's MP, Nus Ghani, and leading Conservative councillors force further Government meeting over housing numbers 5th May 2022 Conservative leaders at Wealden District Council have intensified their campaign to persuade the Government to lower the number of homes the area is obliged to... Local News
Conservatives working to make Hailsham a safer place to live, work and visit, backed by Government funding 21st April 2022 Initial results from a government-funded scheme to reduce crime in Hailsham are very encouraging, says a Conservative councillor who represents the town. The... Local News
Wealden councillor flies to Poland to personally help Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war zone, assisting them to settle in East Sussex 19th April 2022 Toby Illingworth, Wealden district councillor for Buxted and Chairman of Wealden Conservatives, has made a mercy dash to the Ukrainian border in Poland to help... European NewsLocal News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
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