Key planning document delayed to allow more work to be completed
The current stage of Wealden’s Local Plan, which will guide development in the District until 2037, is being extended...
Category: Environment
New funding to boost the employment prospects of thousands of young people in East Sussex
Around 3,000 youngsters are expected to benefit from £200,000 secured by East Sussex County Council on behalf of Skills...
BBC’s Countryfile programme to feature the Ashdown Forest
The Ashdown Forest will feature on BBC1 Countryfile this Sunday (20th). Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison meet members of...
Launch of “Brighter Crowborough” Group
A growing band of volunteers are trying to keep Crowborough “clean, green and litter free”. Earlier this year David...
Woodland next to Beacon Academy sold at auction for £25,000
Update: Sold to a construction company for £25,000 Woodland adjacent to the playing fields at Beacon Academy is to...
10-fold increase in fines on the Ashdown Forest
The fines for breaking a Bye-Law on the Ashdown Forest have been increased from £50 to £500. The Conservators...
East Sussex animal charity wants sports clubs to raise nets after fox nearly dies
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service is asking sports clubs to raise netting off the ground after a fox...
Our young people show how much they also ‘care’ for Crowborough
As part of the ‘I Care for Crowborough’ event last week, children and young people joined other eager volunteers...
Natural England confirms its support for a 7km protection zone around Ashdown Forest
Despite Wealden having to scrap the 7km protection zone, Natural England, the government’s adviser for the natural environment, has...
Consultation about footpath diversions on Crowborough Common
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club have applied to have six footpaths and two bridleways crossing Crowborough Common diverted. The Golf...