Wealden News
Have your say – draft Local Plan goes out for consultation
“The council’s commitment to a new Local Plan is strong. We want a Local Plan to help ensure that development can be managed in accordance with strong innovative policies around climate change, the built and natural environment, biodiversity net gain, our local economy, housing standards and more besides. “This is a Draft Local Plan and […]
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What is a Local Plan – and why does it matter?
Concerned about new housing developments in Wealden? Here’s a Q&A explainer about what a Local Plan is, how it relates to centrally-imposed targets, and how you can have your say. What is a Local Plan? It is the responsibility of the District Council to permit or refuse proposals for development within the area. A Local […]
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Ending the developers’ free-for-all – draft local plan unveiled
“A new Local Plan will enable us to raise the environmental standards of new buildings and ensure more 2 and 3 bedroom homes for local residents. It will also protect more land than with the current developers’ free-for-all. However, we still have to work within the tight constraints of the national government’s planning system, which […]
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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, which was previously known as the corporate plan, was drafted by the Alliance for Wealden, a working partnership between members of the Liberal Democrat Party […]
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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 Conservative administration. One of these was the imminent closure of Uckfield’s Leisure Centre Pool, an incredibly valuable – and valued – resource for town residents […]
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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 ask for your support on Thursday 27th July. Here are some reasons why you may consider voting for me: I will be a councillor who […]
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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. Caroline Lucas’ impact on politics in this country cannot be overstated: she truly is a force of nature and has been an extraordinary servant of […]
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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 agreement to form the Alliance for Wealden, a cross-party co-operative group that will run the council for the next four years. The recent local elections […]
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About Christina Coleman – Councillor for Danehill and Fletching Ward
Christina Coleman is the Green Party candidate for the new constituency of East Grinstead & Uckfield in the forthcoming General Election. Christina was elected Councillor for Danehill & Fletching ward on Wealden District Council in May 2023. She was appointed Chair of Council by the Green-LibDem Alliance for Wealden, which took over administration of the […]
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Our councillors and candidates up for election on May 4th
Wealden Green Party are proud to announce our candidates for the District Council elections on May 4 – and our current Councillors who are standing for re-election. If you would like to support our campaign, click on the Donate button above, or contact us and join the team out delivering leaflets. Green District Councillors standing […]
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National News
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