Uckfield hailed as a 'leading light' by East Sussex County Council chairman

A council chairman has hailed a town's "amazing range" of community and voluntary projects.

East Sussex County Council's chairman, Councillor Roy Galley, toured Uckfield, visiting five projects benefiting residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Councillor Galley said: "Uckfield has an amazing range of community and voluntary projects and, as Chairman of the county council, I was privileged to visit a number of great schemes in the town with Uckfield’s energetic Mayor.

"We are extremely lucky to have very vibrant communities across East Sussex, and Uckfield is a leading light."

His first stop on the tour was the Children's Respite Trust.

The trust is celebrating its 15th year and is hoping to raise money to buy somewhere of its own when the lease expires in three years.

A spokesperson from the Children's Respite Trust said: "We were delighted to welcome Cllrs Galley and Bedwell and to have the opportunity to showcase this valuable provision for children with disabilities.

"Their interest in our quest for new premises and need for increased funding and support to continue the service was particularly appreciated."

The second stop on the tour was the Luxford Centre, a facility for senior citizens, run by volunteers.