Ashdown Forest Branch

A cross-party motion supported by all opposition groups (LibDem, Green, Conservative and Independent) at East Sussex County Council (ESCC) will be brought forward at the Full Council meeting in July. The motion calls for all councillors to be involved in shaping a more democratic and better-coo

"We all acknowledge that the roads are in a dreadful mess not least because of very wet weather but also a historic lack of funding", says Cllr Roy Galley who is seeking re-election to East Sussex County Council for Maresfield & Buxted division."Despite that, I have fought for improvements in ou

A new Wealden Local Plan produced by the Liberal and Green alliance at Wealden is out for consultation and it is a disaster for our villages, says Conservative Cllr Roy Galley who represents Maresfield & Buxted Division at County Hall."When first elected as a district councillor in 2007, my prio

"The current lack of water in East Grinstead, Nutley, Chelwood Gate and Danehill is quite unacceptable.My current understanding is that there have been supply failures from the Wych Cross and Barcombe reservoirs which has meant that adequate water treatment was not possible.

Wealden District Council was informed on October 10th 2025 that the Home Office intended to use the Crowborough Training Camp (which is an MOD site and thus “Crown Land”) for the purpose of asylum seeker accommodation.A letter was sent to Mike Tapp, the current Minister for Migration and Citize

The Care Quality Commission's rating of "Good" in its Assessment of Adult Social Care in Conservative-led East Sussex was welcomed by members of the ruling Cabinet which met today (21 October).Lead Member responsible, Conservative Cllr Carl Maynard, remarked on this comprehensive, independent inspec

In his latest newsletter, East Sussex county councillor Roy Galley (Maresfield & Buxted division) highlights how the plans for a unitary authority in East Sussex are in something of a shambles thanks to Labour-run Brighton & Hove. "The plans for Unitary authorities which will effectivel

It is with profound sadness that we report the death of Sylvia Martin MBE; a stalwart of the Conservative Party and a formidable personality but with a deep underlying kindness.

Conservative county councillor for Danehill, Cllr Roy Galley, and the village's MP, Mims Davies, met local residents to discuss their concerns on the local issues in the area.

Conservative Cllr Roy Galley (Maresfield & Buxted county division) has published his latest newsletter.In it he highlights growing local concern over OWLSBURY."Most residents will now be aware of the proposal to build 1700 houses west of the A22 between Isfield, Piltdown and Little Horsted.There