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
April/May 2022 update from Cllr Ann Newton, Framfield and Cross-in-Hand including Blackboys 10th April 2022 The latest regular update from Wealden District Councillor Ann Newton, Ward member for Framfield and Cross-in-Hand including Blackboys - as published in... Local News
Conservative-run East Sussex installs solar panels on County Hall in move towards achieving carbon-zero target 7th April 2022 HUNDREDS of solar panels are being installed on the roofs of council buildings across East Sussex, boosting ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions by the... Local News
Over £41 million pledged for cheaper and better bus services across Wealden and East Sussex as part of transport levelling-up 7th April 2022 Conservative-run Wealden and East Sussex are among thirty-one areas across the country chosen to receive new funding to level up their local bus services... Local News
April update from county and district Councillor Roy Galley, including news of hosting Ukrainian refugees in Wealden 6th April 2022 Local Update from County and District councillor Roy Galley -- April 2022 Ukraine As well as donations and volunteering, we know many have generously offered to... Local News
New era poised for Wealden district as long-serving Conservative council leader, Bob Standley, stepping down after 12 years at the helm 5th April 2022 Wealden District Council leader, Conservative councillor Bob Standley, has announced he is standing down as leader of the authority in May. Councillor Standley... Local News
East Sussex Pension Fund awarded for being 'clean, lean and green' at major awards ceremony 30th March 2022 The East Sussex Pension Fund, whose committee is chaired by Conservative Gerard Fox, has been honoured with a top award at a national awards ceremony for the... Local News
Newly-elected Lib-Dem councillor for Hailsham South conspicuous by her absence for crucial planning decision in her patch 28th March 2022 A Lib-Dem Wealden councillor, elected last month on a mandate to tackle the housing in south Hailsham, failed to attend a meeting where the topic was hotly... Local News
Wealden council criticises Government inspector for "sending the wrong signal" to landowners after removal of mature Uckfield hedgerow 25th March 2022 A mature Wealden hedgerow near Uckfield, ripped out by the landowner, does not need to be replaced, according to a Government inspector The decision to allow an... Local News
Conservative councillor Ann Newton and Wealden Council Chairman, Ron Reed, go back to school for a Golden Assembly 25th March 2022 Blackboys Primary School welcomed Wealden District Council’s chairman Councillor Ron Reed and ward Councillor Ann Newton to a ‘golden assembly’. The councillors... Local News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
