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A new community hall and medical centre will be built in Mayfield. The project was given the green light by Wealden councillors at the Planning Committee North meeting earlier this month. The existing community hall will be demolished to make way for the new facilities.
The development will include a modern community hall, a health centre, parking, and landscaping. The scheme has been revised since the 2022 approval to ensure it stays within budget. The new building will serve as both a community centre and healthcare facility.
It has been designed with consideration for the site's unique characteristics, the High Weald landscape, and historic surroundings. The project aims to provide improved amenities for residents, ensuring access to essential healthcare services and a refreshed community space for gatherings and events. The approval is seen as a positive step forward in strengthening local infrastructure and community well-being.
The project is a partnership between Wealden District Council and Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council. Councillor Kelvin Williams, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat) and lead councillor for public health and asset management, said: "The new medical centre will be vital for the community of Mayfield and Five Ashes along with adjoining parishes. "Having access to high-quality healthcare close to home means residents can receive the care they need, when they need it, in a facility designed for comfort and efficiency.
"This new centre will offer essential services in a state-of-the-art environment, ensuring that everyone in the area has a reliable place to turn to for their health and well-being." Ian Parker, chairman of Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council, said: "We were delighted that Wealden District Council's planning committee approved the application for our new hall and health centre in Mayfield. "Another important and vital step has been taken towards the delivery of this much-needed community building.
"I am so grateful to all who have worked tirelessly to get the project to this point and look forward to making further progress over the next few months and to reaching more crucial milestones. "We are proud to be closer to the provision of this important building for our community in partnership with Wealden District Council and to the legacy it will provide for future generations of Mayfield and Five Ashes." The project is expected to start this summer.
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