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Town centre post office

The open-plan premises located at 10 High Street provides standard counter services, as well as banking services for personal customers and small businesses… >>Details

Looking for a hall to hire?

Ideal venues for weddings, civil ceremonies, baby welcoming, business meetings, conferences, seminars, health and safety workshops, staff parties, playgroups and more… >>Details

Looking for fully accessible public conveniences?

A new public toilet building in Vicarage Field, the facility comprises two modular public conveniences available for everyone to use, in addition to a Changing Places disabled unit which includes an electronic hoist, rise-and-fall changing table, shower toilet and wash basin, all of which are totally accessible… >>Details

Want to trade at Hailsham Street Market?

Hailsham Street Market takes place in Vicarage Field from 8.30am to 1.30pm every first and third Saturday of the month (from July 2024) selling fresh, locally sourced items. New traders welcome…. >>Details

Have a concern over street lighting in Hailsham?

Hailsham Town Council maintains over 500 street light columns in Hailsham, including parts of Magham Down and Horsebridge… >>Details

Looking for resident or tourist information?

Local information for residents and visitors at the Town Council offices in Market Street… >>Details

Which bus shelters are maintained by the Town Council?

The Town Council is responsible for the maintenance of several bus shelters in Hailsham… >>Details


Recreation & Leisure

Do you have an allotment?

A significant service facilitated by the Town Council is the provision of allotments. At present, the Council manages 74 plots on two sites in Hailsham… >>Details

Which play areas does the Town Council look after?

Hailsham Town Council currently maintains play areas at the following sites: Battle Road, Stroma Gardens, Quinnell Drive, South Road/Western Road and on the Maurice Thornton Playing Field… >>Details

The Tony Tack Memorial Skate Park

The Tony Tack Skate Park, which was opened to the public in 2012, is located on the Maurice Thornton Playing Fields and features both street and transition skate elements…. >>Details

Need a fishing season ticket?

Fishing is permitted on season at the Country Park Lake (off Gleneagles Drive) and Hempstead Pond (adjacent to Tilehurst Wood). Fishing permits and yearly season tickets are available via the Town Council Offices… >>Details

Explore Hailsham Country Park

Hailsham Country Park, owned and maintained by the Town Council, covers approximately 22 acres… ***The Town Council is issuing a reminder to residents that bathing and swimming is not permitted in the water at the Country Park. We are in the process of commissioning additional water quality tests at the site and urge people not to enter the water. >>Details

The Common Pond: Hailsham’s “Jewel in the Crown”

Major improvement works to the 1.86 acre site have been undertaken by the Town Council since 1996… ***The Town Council is issuing a reminder to residents that bathing and swimming is not permitted in the water at the Common Pond. We are in the process of commissioning additional water quality tests at the site and urge people not to enter the water. >>Details

Recreation Grounds & Pavilions

Available to hire for sports and community events… >>Details


Cemetery & Burials

Hailsham Cemetery Information

To enquire about cemetery plots and organise the burial of your loved ones to a scale of fees available from the Town Council offices upon request… >>Details

Burial Records Information – Hailsham/Hellingly Cemeteries

To request information from the Town Council’s burial records, call 01323 841702.


Hailsham Youth Service

The Station Youth Centre

Open to 11-17s and, regardless of background, gender or culture, young people can expect a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. For opening times, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details

The Underground

Situated in the Station Youth Centre, open to 11-17s and, regardless of background. For opening times, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details

Friday Night Project

Alternative recreational activities for young people on Friday evenings, which continues to be a feature in young people’s social events calendar throughout the year. For details of scheduled sessions, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details

Hellingly Youth Hub

Based at the community village hall in Hellingly and operating on Wednesday evenings. For opening times, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details

Monday Youth Hub

Takes place at the James West Community Centre (off Brunel Drive) and open to 11-14 year olds. For opening times, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details

SafeHub (Support Centre)

A service providing help and to accommodate young people who are under the influence of alcohol or other substances. For opening times, visit the Hailsham Youth Service website… >>Details


Environment & Open Spaces

Want to contact the local Tree Warden?

Have you noticed any diseased or dangerous trees in Hailsham public open spaces or highways? Do you wish to report damage or vandalism to protected trees in your neighbourhood? If so, contact our Tree Warden… >>Details

Maintenance of public open spaces

In addition to our properties, the Town Council maintains a number of public open spaces in Hailsham… >>Details


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