Council meeting blacked out by ongoing technical issues at Green/Lib Dem-run Wealden Monday, 27 November, 2023 For the second consecutive time, a council has failed to provide a live stream of a crucial planning meeting. The previous attempt to stage the event, on 12 October, was plagued by technical issues with no live stream and only partially recorded, and it appears gremlins have returned to prevent live streaming of crucial planning decision making. Planning Committee North at Wealden District Council... Local News
"Evasive on the cause, no plan or date for resolution" as SE Water heavily criticised by Conservatives for leaving the taps dry in Wealden 28th June 2023 A council’s inactions and unwillingness to address a water shortage that saw thousands of homes, farms, schools and care homes without running water were... Local News
Major youth hub boost on the cards in Heathfield thanks to investment by Conservative-run East Sussex 23rd June 2023 A large investment in improved facilities for young people by revitalising a Youth Hub looks set in Heathfield. The money will come from a successful grant... Local News
Government action over Wealden’s water crisis “warmly welcomed” by Conservatives 21st June 2023 Government intervention to ensure that South-East Water perform their statutory obligations have been welcomed by Wealden Conservatives in the worst affected... Local News
Wealden District Council calls emergency meeting over water crisis, but why take so long ask Conservatives? 20th June 2023 The eventual calling of an emergency meeting of Wealden District Council to discuss the ongoing water crisis in East Sussex has been welcomed. The extraordinary... Local News
Not the time to politicise the water crisis, say Wealden Conservatives who are working hard for residents during the emergency 20th June 2023 Help for stricken residents who suffered during the water crisis last week should be the district council’s priority, not politicising the issue for personal or... Local News
State of South-East Water's networks and supply issues discussed on national TV by Wealden Conservative Cllr Michael Lunn 19th June 2023 Wealden's Conservative councillor for Hadlow Down and Rotherfield appeared on national TV to discuss the state of South-East Water's supply network. Cllr... Local News
Major new highways investment on the cards in Conservative-run East Sussex 19th June 2023 The condition of East Sussex roads looks set to be boosted by £15.7-million of new money being spent on highways improvements. The funding proposal will be... Local News
Bins in southern Wealden go unemptied for a month as Conservative councillor blames new administration for delay 19th June 2023 It has taken over a month for residents’ bins in an area of Wealden to be emptied. In that time refuse piled up creating a health hazard. Householders in Stone... Local News
Conservative councillor co-ordinates distribution of water to stricken animals during Wealden water crisis 17th June 2023 A Conservative councillor has co-ordinated distribution of water to animals in danger of dying of thirst during the East Sussex water crisis. Cllr Michael Lunn... Local News