Our Young Speakers' Challenge brought together four teams of students aged 15–16 delivering powerful 10-minute speeches on the theme: “What Democracy means for us and is it important to younger people?”
We are reviewing the fees charged for taxi and private hire licences. We are proposing new fees from 1 April 2026 to make sure the service covers its costs.
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Works on the former Maidens Head building (Uckfield) are ongoing.
We are moving into the phase where the front elevation can be stabilised. This will include additional propping and fixings to make the façade safe ahead of permanent repairs.
Please be advised that a section of Luxford Field car park (Uckfield) will be closed for unforeseen essential maintenance from 17 October - 03 November 2025.
Please do not park in the marked area, or your vehicle will be at risk of damage.
Each of the 45 councillors will be allocated a dedicated pot of £10,000 to fund projects and initiatives that directly benefit their wards. Councillors will be able to collaborate and assist community groups in submitting funding applications.
If you receive Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction, we may be able to give you a Household Support Fund (HSF) payment. To find out what support is available and if you are eligible, head to www.wealden.gov.uk/b...
Here in #Wealden, our local libraries are at the heart of the community, offering everything from story times and reading groups to eBooks and audiobooks.
Over 1 in 10 children in East Sussex missed both MMR doses by age 5, and 10% missed the first by age 2 (2023–24). The MMR vaccine is a safe way to prevent measles, mumps and rubella. Two vaccines are needed to be fully protected.
• Say no to single-use plastics, bring your own bags & bottles. • Reduce food waste, plan meals & compost scraps • Repair & upcycle, give old items new life • Shop smart, choose products with minimal packaging
An emergency alert is planned for 7 September at 3pm. Compatible phones will receive a loud siren and message, even if on silent. You can turn alerts off in your phone settings—see instructions below if you need to do this. www.womensaid.org.uk/uk-emergency...
Make sure your new furry friend comes from a safe, responsible environment. Before buying, check that the breeder is licensed by the #Council, it’s the best way to ensure your puppy is happy, healthy, and well cared for.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) wants to know what you think about proposed reforms to the ‘WaterSure’ scheme. These proposals will offer stronger protection to better protect low-income households with high water needs.
