Wealden stands firm on protecting the environment
Wealden District Council has reiterated its commitment to protect and enhance the environment and support for groups protecting nature.
Parking charges to start next month
The Conservators have announced that payment for parking on Ashdown Forest will begin on Monday 21st November 2022.
Sussex MPs write to bosses of Southern Water & the Environment Agency
MPs from across Sussex, including Nusrat Ghani MP for Wealden, have written to the Chief Executives of Southern Water and the Environment Agency demanding waterways and coast ‘are respected and protected.’
Hosepipe ban in Sussex
South East Water has announced a hosepipe and sprinkler ban for customers in Kent and Sussex from 12th August.
Impact of new housing on sewage network
Wealden councillors have called on Southern Water to share more information about the impact of new housing on its sewage network.
Update – Ashdown Forest Parking
The Conservators of the Ashdown Forest have published an update on introduction of the car park charging scheme.
New wildlife group in Crowborough
A new group has been established in Crowborough for people who are interested in nature and wildlife conservation.
Electric vehicle charging point contractor appointed
A contractor has been appointed by Wealden District Council to install electric vehicle charging points in public car parks.
Ashdown Forest parking charges need permission
Plans to introduce charges to car parks in the Ashdown Forest are set to go before a senior county councillor next week.
Environmental campaigners criticise awards honour
A national awards scheme for local authority pension funds has come under fire from environmental campaigners after granting an honour to the East Sussex Pension Fund.