News
1 October 2026
We want to give back to our amazing community of small businesses in East Grinstead Town by giving local shops and businesses the chance to be featured across our social media platforms!
Our Business Spotlight will be a chance to showcase what you do, tell your story and help more local people discover
your business. This could be a simple post or an interview style reel where we come into your shop and speak to you about what you do.
- Based in East Grinstead Town?
- Want to showcase your business?
- We’d love to hear from you!
The feature is completely free and is our way of celebrating the fantastic independent businesses that make East Grinstead such a great place to shop, eat and visit.
Interested in being featured? Send us an email and we will choose one business per month to be featured on here, as well as our Visit East Grinstead Facebook page and website.
In October’s feature, we will be visiting the wonderful Katie’s House, the new home of The Sensory Network!
1 October 2026
East Grinstead Town Council is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Sidney Betchley, Henry Smith Charity, and John Smith’s Trust are now open.
This small charitable trust provides financial support at Christmas for residents aged 66 or over, on a low income, and living in the parishes of East Grinstead, Forest Row, or Ashurst Wood.
All applications are means-tested by the trustee committee. If you know someone who may benefit, please share this opportunity with them.
How to apply
Printed application forms are available from East Grinstead Town Council and East Grinstead Library.
A downloadable version is available here:
Completed forms must be returned by the 13 November 2026 marked Confidential to:
Sarah Mamoany – Clerk to the Trustees
East Grinstead Town Council
East Court
College Lane
East Grinstead RH19 3LT
Please note: Applicants will not be notified of the outcome. Successful applicants will receive vouchers by early December.
1 January 2026
Local Government Act 1972, s.123 ss.2A & 2B Proposed Disposal of Open Space
East Grinstead Town Council gives notice of its intention to dispose of public open space at: St Margaret’s Loop, East Grinstead
Land comprising of a disused railway cutting – Land registry title WSX64824 Land at St Margaret’s Loop, East Grinstead
The disposal is proposed as a freehold sale, at auction.
A plan of the land may be viewed at the Town Council Offices, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT, during office hours, or online below.
Objections or representations must be sent in writing to the Town Clerk at the above address, or by email to townclerk@eastgrinstead.gov.uk by 16 January 2026.
Dated: 1st January 2026 Town Clerk
