Monthly Archives: September 2024

Sadness as John W Groombridge announces it will cease trading

Keith O’Regan has announced that after 73 years of business, John W Groombridge will cease trading on the 28th of September 2024. This popular motorcycle retailler has been a beacon for enthusiasts at its Cross in Hand store. Keith commented: “I know many people are shocked and saddened by this news, none more than myself... Read more

27th September

Continued investment by Wealden in People Matter helping Heathfield Kings Church support job seekers

Wealden District Council have funded £10,000 annually to The People Matter Trust from 2022 to 2025 through the Community Grants Programme. This funding supports employment training and coaching for long-term unemployed individuals in Hailsham and expands advisory services to Crowborough. Over the past three months, People Matter has delivered support sessions in Hailsham library, All... Read more

26th September

Sandhurst beckons for scholarship award winning Heathfield student Daisy Pietroni

Heathfield Community College has received the fantastic news that Daisy Pietroni (Year 13) has been awarded an Army Officer sixth form scholarship. This means she has been recognised as possessing exceptional leadership potential and following her studies has secured a place to train as an Army officer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. This prestigious award... Read more

25th September

New parking fine scam hitting East Sussex motorists

MOTORISTS are being warned not to fall foul of a new text scam conning people into paying fake parking fines. A number of East Sussex residents have reported receiving text messages containing a link to what looks like the council website asking them to settle an unpaid parking fine. East Sussex County Council, which is... Read more

19th September

Issues at Risingholme Court to be tackled by Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has convened a meeting with the property management company FirstPort regarding Risingholme Court in Heathfield. Risingholme Court residents have long suffered from poor service, high services charges of £8000 + p.a and thousands of pounds have been wiped off the value of their properties. A typical apartment bought for... Read more

10th September

Don’t forget to vote on the use of the Horam Neighborhood Plan on 26 September

Horam Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 18 – Decision Statement – Issued 13th August 2024 Horam Parish Council have received the Decision Statement for the Neighbourhood Plan from Wealden District Council. The referendum on the Horam Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 26th September.The Polling Station at Horam Village Hall will be open from 7.00... Read more

9th September