Business Support
Wealden District Council aims to support businesses in a variety of ways, through quarterly business publications, business breakfasts and projects that regenerate the area.
To find out more about our Regeneration Projects use the quick links on the right for information on each project.
Wealden Business Focus
A quarterly magazine for businesses, called 'Wealden Business Focus' with useful information including future events, examples of good practice, current projects and company profiles.
This is a free publication distributed to organisations registered on our Business Directory.
View the latest edition of Wealden Business Focus (pdf, 112kb)
Business Breakfast 23rd February 2010
Wealden Business Breakfasts take place throughout the year. They provide an excellent opportunity for local businesses to access advice, training and the opportunity to network with other local business people.
Business Support Organisations
Start-up Businesses
The Chamber of Commerce for Sussex
Practical support and information to help you run your business more efficiently. Visit the website or call 0845 67 888 67
Business Link Sussex
Provides the information, advice and support needed to start, maintain and to grow your business. It is also the primary access channel for Solutions to Business. Visit the website or call 0845 600 9 006
Businesses Trading Over Two Years
EDEAL Ltd
Provides free, confidential and impartial business advice to all businesses, ranging from pre-start to mature. Visit the website or call 01323 489800
Business Link Sussex
Provides the information, advice and support needed to start, maintain and to grow your business. It is also the primary access channel for Solutions to Business. Visit the website or call 0845 600 9 006
Rural Business Support
EDEAL Ltd
Provides free, confidential and impartial business advice to all businesses, ranging from pre-start to mature. Visit the website or call 01323 489800
AirS Action in Rural Sussex
Provides advice to rural communities and local groups. For all enquiries concerning Village Halls and Community Builidngs, Action Planning, Rural Affordable Housing. Visit the website or call 0845 873 6165
Looking for new premises
Locate East Sussex
Establishing a business or looking for new premises "East Sussex offers exceptional opportunities for business. With its outstanding working and living environment, it makes for an excellent location for new investment and business enterprise". 01424 205512
Regeneration Projects
Bell Lane Improvements case study (pdf)
Village Shop Diversification case study (pdf)
You can download either of these documents by clicking on their name, or contact The Economic Development & Tourism Team for a hard copy.