Uckfield restaurants and food producers thrive in Sussex Food & Drink Awards
Voting is now open for the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2011/12, and there are plenty of offerings from the Uckfield area on the table. Both food producers and restaurants in the Uckfield area have been nominated – and there is also the scope for you to nominate your own favourite if it is not [...]
Register for airAlerts for warnings of high ozone levels in Wealden
People in Wealden and East Sussex with breathing problems such as asthma are being urged to register for airAlerts with the Sussex Air Quality Partnership. By signing up for airAlerts, people will receive the latest warnings about high ozone levels in Wealden and East Sussex. But what does this actually mean? “Although the district traditionally [...]
Did You Know? Wealden’s Home Energy Efficiency Officer
Wealden District Council has a Home Energy Efficiency officer, who will offer advice on any concerns you have with Fuel Bills, energy advice and information on new Government ininatives such as the Green Deal and the new Renewable Heat incentive. He can be contacted on 01323 443313 at Wealden District Council offices Wed-Fri. Please contact [...]
Police warning after increase in deer poachers in Wealden area
Sussex Police have issued a warning after a dramatic rise in the number of poaching incidents across the Wealden area. Local residents have been urged to report any illegal poaching in the district by calling 0845 6070999. Poaching tends to take place in remote locations during the dead of night, and PC Ted Anderson has [...]
Golden Boot initiative proves a success
Towns and villages across the Wealden district are displaying their golden boot with pride as part of an initiative put together by Wealden District Council. The scheme sees local communities organise a series of walks that are designed to further understanding of local countryside and landmarks. Community cabinet member Cllr Pam Doodes believes the Golden [...]
Wild bird surveys carried out around Uckfield
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has started carrying out surveys around Uckfield and the surrounding area to determine the habits of wild birds during the winter months. The charity is particularly keen to assess the extent to which birds have been affected by the impact of two severe winters in a [...]
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