Category: News
Closure of Glen Vue, East Grinstead
East Grinstead Town Council first became aware through reports on social media on 1 October 2026 that Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove was closing Glen Vue in East Grinstead.
The Town Council has no formal role in Age UK’s management or decision-making and was not involved in the arrangements for the merger with Age UK East Grinstead or in the closure decision.
Glen Vue provides valued support and opportunities for older residents to meet and socialise, alongside dementia care and support for members of our community. The Council recognises the importance of these services and is working with Age UK to understand which services will be lost to local residents before considering whether any mitigating actions can be taken.
Business spotlight opportunity
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!
Sidney Betchley, Henry Smith Charity & John Smith’s Trust – 2026 Applications Now Open
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.
