Wealden Green Party
For Strong, Connected Communities
Wealden Greens - going from strength to strength
Welcome to the Wealden Green Party, which in a few short years has grown to become a significant political force in Wealden and East Sussex. We are keenly focused on local issues and the needs of residents who live in this beautiful part of the UK.
In Wealden District Council, Greens became the second largest party in the May 2023 local elections. Greens now have 11 councillors and are now jointly in administration with the Liberal Democrats. WDC are responsible for Planning, Waste Collection, Tourism, Business Support among other duties.
In East Sussex County Council, Greens now have five councillors after winning the Mayfield and Heathfield by-election on 27th July. ESCC are responsible for Highways (roads and potholes), Waste Disposal, Social Care, Schools and Youth Services - among other .
Our aim: to make Wealden a fairer and greener place to live.
Green councillors on Wealden District Council, from the left: Greg Collins, Rachel Millward, Sarah Glynn-Ives, Graham Shaw, Christina Coleman, Jessika Hulbert, Alison Wilson, Ian Tysh, Cornelie Usborne, Patricia Patterson Vanegas, Martyn Everitt. (For the wards they represent see below).
Green councillors on East Sussex County Council, from the left: Georgia Taylor (Forest Row and Groombridge), Johnny Denis (Ringmer and Lewes Bridge), Wendy Maples (Lewes), and Julia Hilton (Hastings - Old Hastings and Tressell) with Anne Cross (2nd from the right, Mayfield and Heathfield).
Latest News & Stories
New strategy sets the direction for Wealden District Council
Wealden District Council has ratified a new strategic direction – one that will prioritise well-being and the environment in all council policies over the next four years. The high-level strategy, […]
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Uckfield Pool saved from closure by Lib Dem-Green Alliance
When the new Liberal Democrat-Green Alliance for Wealden took over the running of the District Council in May, they inherited a number of looming crises caused by the previous longstanding […]
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About Anne Cross – candidate for Heathfield & Mayfield division
Dear Resident and Neighbour, My name is Anne Cross. I’m standing in the upcoming election to represent Heathfield & Mayfield Division at East Sussex County Council. I ‘m writing to […]
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Celebrating the inspirational Caroline Lucas
Wealden Green Party want to celebrate the inspirational Caroline Lucas and express our support for her decision to focus her efforts on action on the accelerating climate and nature emergency. […]
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New District Council Administration Alliance for Wealden
A joint press release from Wealden Liberal Democrats & Wealden Green Party Today, Green and Liberal Democrat members on Wealden District Council are pleased to announce they have reached an […]
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About Thom Harrison – candidate for South Downs ward
Dear Resident, I’m Tom Harrison and I will be standing as the district councillor for the South Downs ward in the upcoming election on the 4th of May. I’ve lived […]
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About Nick Mawdsley – candidate for Stone Cross ward
Dear Resident, I’ve lived in Wealden since 2009 having worked overseas for much of the previous 20 years. I trained as an ecologist at King’s College (University of London), followed […]
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About Sarah Glynn-Ives – candidate for Frant & Wadhurst ward
Dear Resident, My name is Sarah Glynn-Ives. I’m standing in the upcoming election to represent Frant & Wadhurst on Wealden District Council and am writing to ask for your support […]
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About Jessika Hulbert – candidate for Withyham ward
Dear Resident, My name is Jessika Hulbert. I’m standing in the upcoming election to represent Withyham ward on Wealden District Council and am writing to ask for your support on […]
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About Greg Collins – candidate for Horam and Punnetts Town ward
Dear Resident, I live in Punnetts Town and it’s a wonderful place with great people. That’s why I’m active in many community groups, volunteering with Speedwatch groups, with County Lunches […]
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Meet our Green councillors
Wealden District Council
Cllr Rachel Millward
HARTFIELD WARD
Deputy Leader of Council
Green group leader
CLLR Greg Collins
HORAM & PUNNETTS TOWN WARD
Portfolio: Finance & HR
Deputy leader Green group
✉️ Contact Greg
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY Council
Other Green Councillors:
Wendy Maples (Lewes) - Lewes Green Party
Johnny Denis (Ringmer & Lewes Bridge) - Lewes Green Party
Julia Hilton ( Old Hastings & Tressell) - Hastings Green Party
Our Priorities For Wealden
Protecting Wealden’s natural environment
Wealden’s forests, rivers, coast and farmland are its crown jewels and we must act as good custodians to look after it for now and for future generations.
Sustainable transport and safer roads
Develop an integrated approach to road planning, public transport and active travel that encourages people to exercise and reduces the impact of cars and other road traffic.
Joined-up planning and housing policies
Need not greed: Wealden faces a crisis of affordability, not a shortage of housing, we can protect Wealden’s countryside and communities while providing equitable housing.
Building a sustainable ‘wellbeing economy'
We can’t carry on with “business as usual”. It's time to stop focusing on unsustainable endless growth, and instead prioritise wellbeing, jobs, and reducing carbon emissions & resource use.
Help us do more – join, donate, volunteer
Join the Green Party – if you are not already a member, now’s the time!
Become a local volunteer – why not join our growing band of volunteers and walk the talk with like-minded people.
Donate Now
Support your local Wealden Green Party directly with a donation today via the link below.
Your donations go directly towards funds for local election campaigning which can make all the difference.
If you'd like to find out more, offer support, or ask for our help we'd love to know.
Email: secretary@wealden.greenparty.org.uk
Media enquiries: 07719 556 660
Facebook: facebook.com/WealdenGreenParty
Twitter: @wealdengp
Donate Now
Support your local Wealden Green Party directly with a donation today via the link below.
Your donations go directly towards funds for local election campaigning which can make all the difference.