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
"Evasive on the cause, no plan or date for resolution" as SE Water heavily criticised by Conservatives for leaving the taps dry in Wealden 28th June 2023 A council’s inactions and unwillingness to address a water shortage that saw thousands of homes, farms, schools and care homes without running water were... Local News
Major youth hub boost on the cards in Heathfield thanks to investment by Conservative-run East Sussex 23rd June 2023 A large investment in improved facilities for young people by revitalising a Youth Hub looks set in Heathfield. The money will come from a successful grant... Local News
Government action over Wealden’s water crisis “warmly welcomed” by Conservatives 21st June 2023 Government intervention to ensure that South-East Water perform their statutory obligations have been welcomed by Wealden Conservatives in the worst affected... Local News
Wealden District Council calls emergency meeting over water crisis, but why take so long ask Conservatives? 20th June 2023 The eventual calling of an emergency meeting of Wealden District Council to discuss the ongoing water crisis in East Sussex has been welcomed. The extraordinary... Local News
Not the time to politicise the water crisis, say Wealden Conservatives who are working hard for residents during the emergency 20th June 2023 Help for stricken residents who suffered during the water crisis last week should be the district council’s priority, not politicising the issue for personal or... Local News
State of South-East Water's networks and supply issues discussed on national TV by Wealden Conservative Cllr Michael Lunn 19th June 2023 Wealden's Conservative councillor for Hadlow Down and Rotherfield appeared on national TV to discuss the state of South-East Water's supply network. Cllr... Local News
Major new highways investment on the cards in Conservative-run East Sussex 19th June 2023 The condition of East Sussex roads looks set to be boosted by £15.7-million of new money being spent on highways improvements. The funding proposal will be... Local News
Bins in southern Wealden go unemptied for a month as Conservative councillor blames new administration for delay 19th June 2023 It has taken over a month for residents’ bins in an area of Wealden to be emptied. In that time refuse piled up creating a health hazard. Householders in Stone... Local News
Conservative councillor co-ordinates distribution of water to stricken animals during Wealden water crisis 17th June 2023 A Conservative councillor has co-ordinated distribution of water to animals in danger of dying of thirst during the East Sussex water crisis. Cllr Michael Lunn... Local News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
Boris Johnson: We will meet our obligations to Hong Kong, not walk away 3rd June 2020 Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so. National News
How we're protecting jobs, businesses and livelihoods as we begin to kickstart our economy 3rd June 2020 Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a... National News