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 the conservation team and learn more...
Launch of “Brighter Crowborough” Group
A growing band of volunteers are trying to keep Crowborough "clean, green and litter free".
Earlier this year David Collumbell of Western Gardens started going-out...
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 be auctioned on Monday.
The 4½ acres...
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 were given powers to set Bye-Laws...
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 almost died as a result...
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 to 'do their bit' to...
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 now written to Mid-Sussex District...
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 Club would like the Rights of...
7km Ashdown Forest Protection Zone Scrapped
Following a Court of Appeal decision, Wealden District Council has been forced to drop its 7km protection zone, but developers must still prove plans...
Volunteers get Palegate Meadow ready for the return of the Exmoor Ponies
A small group of volunteers joined Crowborough Town Council’s new Ranger, Dan Colbourne at Palesgate Meadow yesterday to pull ragwort (Wednesday 24th June).
Palesgate Meadow...