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
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News