A to Z of Services
The council provides a vast range of services to local residents, businesses and visitors and it is important that people are aware of all those services and how they can be accessed.
Whether you want to report a street light or traffic light not working, need help with training and education, want to have unwanted furniture collected or have a concern about a vulnerable member of society, this A to Z list will help you.
Adapting Homes
If you have a disability or a health condition, you may find it difficult to use or get around your home.
Adoption
This is a regional adoption agency. It is made up of East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, Surrey County Council and West Sussex County Council.
Alcohol Licence
In order to sell or supply Alcohol, or to provide Entertainment, or Late Night Refreshment, you must have a Licence from your Local Authority under the Licensing Act 2003.
Allowances (Welfare Benefits)
Direct payments are an agreed amount of money that we give you so that you can organise and buy the care and support you need – instead of us doing this for you.
Animal Fouling
It is your responsibility to clear up immediately after your dog on all land, both public and private to which the public has access.
Asbestos Management
Commercial properties should be surveyed for the presence of asbestos. Vendors and landlords should have a certificate to confirm this and arrangements to manage any asbestos present so it does not pose a risk to health.
Blue Badge
A disabled parking bay is a reserved space on a public road that can only be used by blue badge holders.
Bulky Household Waste Collection
Are you getting rid of your unwanted furniture or electrical items? Is it in good condition? Could someone else reuse it?
Child Care
Find Ofsted registered childcare in your area in the East Sussex Community Information Service (ESCIS) directory.
Citizenship Ceremonies
Changing nationality is a major turning point in someone’s life. To acknowledge this, people who are granted UK citizenship are required to attend a formal citizenship ceremony.
Clinical Household Waste
Clinical waste collections are provided for residents of private households who are self-medicating.
Community Support Groups & Organisations
Information regarding Community support groups & organisations.
Complaints Procedure
Wealden District Council welcomes all forms of feedback and we are committed to ensuring we use it to maintain, enhance or improve our services and culture.
Concessionary Fares
Eligible older people are entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses throughout England. You will need a bus pass, which must be shown to the bus driver on each journey.
Conservation Areas
Local planning authorities are obliged to designate as Conservation Areas any parts of their own area that are of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Council Garages
The Council owns and rents out a number of garages across the district. We have just finished refurbishing them and currently have some available to let.
Council Tax Benefit
There are a number of discounts that may be available for council tax, details of which can be found here.
Council Tax Discount
There are a number of discounts that may be available for council tax, details of which can be found here.
Disabled Facilities Grant
If you or a person living with you is disabled, you may qualify for a Mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to adapt your property to enable the disabled person to live as independently as possible.
Disabled People – Home Adaptions and Aids
Adaptations are changes to your home that make it safer for you. Simple home adaptations include grab rails and stair rails.
Respite Care for Children and Young People
Information regarding respite care for children and young people.
Suggest a Service
Is there a service missing, or do you have a suggestion? Please feel free to submit the details here and we will consider it.
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