The James West Centre is a multi-purpose community venue located within the Welbury Farm development in north Hailsham.
Owned and managed by the Town Council, the Centre consists of an 18m x 11.7m hall, able to accommodate an audience of around 200 seated, in addition to two meeting rooms. The Centre also includes a modern kitchen, store rooms, toilets, changing rooms and a P.A. system.
The facility can be hired for community events, sports, corporate meetings, play groups, exercise classes and other social events, as well as private function hire.
The Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan is a crucial document and marks a significant step in shaping the future of development and land use in the town.
The revised version of the Plan sets out a clear, community-led vision for how Hailsham should grow and evolve over the next decade and beyond, addressing key issues such as what infrastructure is needed amid future development in the town, including housing, traffic and transport, green infrastructure, heritage, economy, climate change, facilities and local services.
Supporting Local Trade! Regular markets are a vital component of town centres – especially in market towns such as Hailsham – bringing customers into the town whilst offering excellent business opportunities to local traders.
Current status of market: Trial events take place in Blackmans Yard, commencing on Friday 20th March and continuing for five additional dates across a ten-week period. The markets will run from 9am to 1pm on selected Fridays.
Health, exercise and wellbeing are essential parts of everyday life and are crucial in terms of leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. As the first tier of local government in Hailsham, closest to residents, the Town Council plays a significant role in ensuring our local community is healthier and Hailsham is a thriving place to live. Click here for further details and for a list of local sports and fitness groups.
To report a crime or incident in Hailsham please use Sussex Police’s online reporting or call them on 101. To contact your local policing team for advice or concerns you have in your community please call 01273 404938 or email wealden@sussex.pnn.police.uk. Local teams DO NOT take crime reports.
Town revitalisation: A vision for the future with an eye on the past…
A full list of premises that have signed up to be part of Wealden’s public toilet scheme.
A free computer database resource of local and community information developed and managed by East Sussex County Council’s Library and Information Services – a broad directory encompassing all community information and events in the county.
The Community Safety Team in Wealden delivers free home safety visits and talks on request in Hailsham.
What’s On In (And Around) HailshamRegistered charities in the Hailsham area can advertise in the monthly publication free of charge or at low cost. Email whatsoninhailsham@gmail.com for further information.
Members meet monthly for various social events. Opportunities to stay with French host families in Hailsham’s twin town, Gournay-en-Bray. £10 per person. For details call 01323 846539.
Mediation Plus offers a comprehensive range of mediation, dispute and conflict resolution services for Hailsham and Wealden. Mediation Plus has helped families from all kinds of backgrounds improve communication and relationships between generations through the ‘Time To Talk’ service.
Offers a loans and savings service to people living and working in Hailsham and countywide.
Contact details of individual residents’ associations in your local area.