Local schools share VAT concerns with Sussex Weald's Conservative MP, Nusrat Ghani Friday, 18 October, 2024 The Government's plan to impose a 20% VAT rate on private school fees in a few weeks’ time, from 1 January 2025 has not been welcomed by establishments in Sussex Weald. Local parents, Teachers and Headteachers from our independent schools in Sussex Weald have been in touch with Nusrat to express concerns about the timeframe of the implementation of this policy, the impact that these changes will... Local News
More Sussex retailers reporting crime - and a look at the elite officers protecting the public 11th August 2023 More Wealden shopkeepers are reporting crime, according to the county's Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner. Katy Bourne OBE has this week been speaking... Local News
Wealden council accused of re-writing history over Wealden water grants as both MP and former council Leader airbrushed out of story 26th July 2023 An East Sussex council has come under fire for issuing what’s been called an “incorrect and misleading” news release about grants from South-East Water to local... Local News
Wealden's Conservative MP, Nusrat Ghani, secures meeting with Sussex farmers and National Farmers' Union 24th July 2023 Nusrat Ghani, Conservative MP for Wealden, has convened a meeting with representatives of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) and Wealden farmers at a local farm... Local News
Heathfield, Five Ashes, & Mayfield benefit from Improved bus services -- a move welcomed by Conservative candidate Neil Waller 21st July 2023 Conservatives running East Sussex County Council have announced substantial bus service improvements with new routes being introduced, timetables extended, and... Local News
Wealden Alliance’s planning policy "confusion" revealed as their muddle is called out by Conservatives 20th July 2023 A senior councillor tasked with helping to create a crucial document framing future planning across Wealden has been slammed as “illusional“, and his eco-ideas... Local News
Conservative plea for reinstatement of Prayer before formal meetings of Wealden’s full council 19th July 2023 There’s been a plea for the reinstatement of the prayer before full meetings of Wealden District Council. The tradition was abandoned by the council’s new Green... Local News
Green councillor's anti-growth agenda provokes condemnation from Conservatives including Heathfield & Mayfield candidate, Neil Waller 19th July 2023 The local Green Party's stance against economic growth in East Sussex has horrified the Conservative candidate in next week's county by-election for Heahtfield... Local News
Conservative county councillor calls for water company to explain themselves over crisis which left taps dry for a week 14th July 2023 A water company at the centre of the crisis last month which led to some communities in East Sussex being left without water for over seven days has been asked... Local News
Reprieve for Uckfield leisure centre on the cards as a new lease is proposed following public consultation over site's future 4th July 2023 HOORAY - good news on the horizon for Uckfield leisure centre users as a new lease looks set to be signed to ensure the immediate future of the facility... Local News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News