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Join us at ‘The Rowans’ Open Days on 26th July, 2pm–8pm at Pinegrove Council Offices Crowborough and 29th July, 2pm–7pm at Uckfield Civic Centre, The ‘Ashdown Room’
Housing Needs Survey 2009 carried out during the summer of 2009 by Fordham Research has now been finalised and provides information at a District level as well as information at a parish/town level.
Housing Finance Review - There could be big changes to the way our Housing finances currently work. We want to give you a summary of what this might mean for Wealden housing and give you an opportunity to let us know what you think by filling in opur online questionnaire.
Handyperson Grant - Did you know that if you are aged 65 or over, live in East Sussex and have less than £23,000 in savings (£46,000 for a couple) you could be eligible for a grant.
The Brighton Housing Trust Eastbourne - is branching out from Eastbourne and moving into Wealden. They will be operating half day sessions on alternate weeks at the Citizen Advice Bureaux in Hailsham and Uckfield.
There is a public information event regarding the proposed new medical centre at Park Croft, Polegate at the United Reform Church, Victoria Road, Polegate on Saturday 12th and Tuesday 15th December.
The launch of three new shared ownership properties in Payne Close, Crowborough on Wednesday 25th November 2009 between 3pm-7pm.
In the current economic climate, more households are struggling with their mortgage payments and facing the threat of repossession.

South East Supported Housing Month is an awareness-raising campaign aimed at showcasing the work housing associations, local authorities and service providers are doing to support more vulnerable people in the region.
The Wealden Really Useful Show, all you need to know about money, work, housing and life. The Council in partnership with a number of agencies will be holding 2 events in the District.
Private Housing market its new Financial Assistance policy
Free advice session to give people in Wealden, East Sussex a helping hand onto the property ladder.
You can now request a visit from a Housing Officer online.
The Home Works service was launched on 01 July 2009 and is focussed on floating support for those experiencing housing difficulties.
Wealden District Council tenants can now access their tenancy details online here.
The new Private Housing Renewal Strategy and Empty Homes Strategy was implemented on the 1st August 2009.
The Fire Case at Camberwell London: news, advice and reassurance.
Housing Support Services for Older People: Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother, Hastings and Wealden councils are working with the Supporting People team at East Sussex County Council to consult about future housing support services for older people.
There is a public consultation event on the proposals for the development of the The Rowans, Beacon Road, Crowborough site, in partnership with Saxon Weald Housing Association and Sussex Housing & Care.
Request housing leaflets online - you can now request our housing leaflets online and we will post them to you free of charge.
The Council's housing department in partnership with Fordham Research is undertaking a Housing Needs Survey of residents living in the district.
A new Youth Homelessness DVD is now on our W4Y website for young people - Wealden District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and the YMCA have produced a DVD which includes information about youth homelessness and interviews with young people who have experienced real homeless situations
From April 1st 2009 the Gas Safe Register replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme as the official gas safety body.
A Worklessness Group has recently been set up which includes representatives from the Council's Housing, Benefits and Regeneration Sections, JobCentre Plus, Federation of Small Businesses, Registered Social Landlords and Action in Rural Sussex.
The new Private Housing Renewal Strategy and Empty Homes Strategy 2009-2014 are now available for a 12 week consultation period from the 23rd February to the 15th May 2009
Mortgage arrears advice: for many families, the cost of running a home has become increasingly difficult.
Landlords Meeting - Wealden, in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council, is holding a Landlords meeting on Thursday 26th February at Bibendum, 6.30 pm
'Help Us To Help You' Survey - All Wealden’s tenants have been sent a 'Help us to help you' questionnaire
Resident Access Portal - We want to provide resident specific information via a secure login. This will provide information in much the same way that you might logon to your bank account information.