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
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News