Independent Group 6, Independent Democrat 4. The ruling group is called ‘Alliance for Wealden’. East Sussex rural district named after the Weald which covers most of it. Several medium-sized towns (Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield).
An Independent held a seat in Uckfield New Town ward at a byelection on 4 April.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
District
Address
Vicarage Lane, Hailsham BN27 2AX
Phone
01892 653311
Website
http://www.wealden.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2484.03
Upper tier authority
East Sussex