Haywards Heath Town Council Blog

On Sunday 28th June 2026, the Mayor of Haywards Heath attended the Girlguiding Sussex Central County Awards Afternoon, held at the South of England Showground, to celebrate the achievements of young members and adult volunteers from across the county.

From 26–28 June 2026, the Mayor of Haywards Heath took part in Sussex RunFest, a celebration of running, fitness and wellbeing that brought together people of all ages and abilities for a weekend packed with activity, inspiration and community spirit.

On Saturday 20th June 2026, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath attended the Fairer World Lindfield Kids Eco Fair, a family-friendly event designed to help children learn about environmental issues through fun, interactive activities.

On Friday 19th June 2026, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath attended a special keynote speech and panel discussion hosted by Amnesty International at Haywards Heath Town Hall as part of Refugee Week.

On Saturday 20th June 2026, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath attended the Firefighters Open Day, a popular community event held at the Fire Station and co-hosted by My Choice Children's Homes.

On Monday 15th June 2026, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath attended a special celebration at St Peter & St James Hospice to mark the official opening of four new continuing healthcare beds.

On Thursday 4th June 2026, the Mayor of Haywards Heath attended an Interview Skills Workshop at Woodlands Meed College, helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in future job interviews. The workshop gave students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to practise answering interview-style questions in a supportive and engaging environment. Working in pairs, students took part in an activity similar to speed dating,

On Friday 22nd May, the Town Mayor attended a special cheque presentation in support of the Haywards Heath FoodBank, celebrating the generosity and community spirit of local residents.

On Sunday 24th May, Broadway LIVE made a welcome return to Haywards Heath, reviving a much-loved community event that had previously taken place annually in the town.

The Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Abdul Bashar, attended the Mid Sussex Older People’s Council Dementia Event on Tuesday 19th May, where he delivered a short opening speech to welcome attendees and officially introduce the day’s programme.

Saturday 9th May marked a truly special milestone for the beloved Beech Hurst Miniature Railway, as the community came together to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style. With bright sunshine overhead and a lively atmosphere throughout the park, the day felt like a perfect tribute to decades of cherished memories.

On Tuesday 28th April, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath were pleased to attend the official opening of the new extension at Oakwood Court care home, operated by Sussex Housing & Care.

On Monday 27th April, Cllr Abdul Bashar, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath attended the Mid Sussex Dementia Forum meeting, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society.

On Friday 17 April, the Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, was delighted to attend a cheese and wine evening hosted by Ashton House Nursing Home.

On Thursday 16 April, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, the Mayor of Haywards Heath, was pleased to host a special lunch reception at the Town Hall for visiting students from our twin town of Traunstein. The event was organised by the Haywards Heath Twinning Association, in collaboration with Oathall Community College, as part of the continuing partnership between the two towns.

On Sunday 12 April, the Mayor of Haywards Heath attended a remarkable concert performed by the Ardingly Choral Society, held in the stunning surroundings of Ardingly College.

The spirit of community and determination was on full display in the early hours of Friday morning, as the Mayor of Haywards Heath attended the much-anticipated Swimathon hosted by Kangaroos.

On Friday, 27th March, the local community came together to celebrate a significant milestone with the grand opening of Woodlands Meed College. The special event marked the completion of the college’s new facilities and offered a warm invitation for the community to come and explore all that the site has to offer.

The spirit of spring was in full bloom on Saturday 28th March, as the Haywards Heath Horticultural Society hosted its much-anticipated Spring Show at the Centenary Hall.

Creativity was in full bloom as the New Friends of Scrase Valley Orchards invited local primary school children to take part in an exciting logo design competition.