• Survey about proposals to merge Sussex police with neighbouring forces

    Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has launched a survey asking residents to share their views about the Government’s proposals to merge police forces. PCC Katy Bourne said: “There is growing discussion around the Government’s proposals to merge police forces. This could see our much loved Sussex Constabulary disappear as it is merged with… Read more

  • The “Green Garden Party”, Brightling Place, Saturday 20 June

    An announcement from Brightling Environment Group Brightling Environment Group’s main event of summer 2026 is on Saturday 20th June: the annual Green Garden Party. This year, the party has moved a mile or so along Brickyard Lane, to the beautiful gardens and woodland at Grade II-listed Brightling Place. While last year’s event took gardening for… Read more

  • Brightling Cafe Saturday 30 May 10-12noon

    Brightling Village Hall Call in for coffee and cake and support our local growers, producers and bakers.There will be cakes, savouries and preserves by Judy from ASSELTON CAKES; local venison products from Isabel at PINK CACTUS, and locally grown spring bouquets of flowers from Tara at THISTLE COTTAGE FLOWER FARM. Gussy is catering in Scotland… Read more