Ward in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.043, -0.047 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 36 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01444 (Haywards Heath) |
The Lindfield Rural & High Weald ward sits in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, covering a patchwork of small villages, farmland and parts of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rolling sandstone ridges, ancient woodlands and well‑kept hedgerows give the area a distinctly rural feel, with footpaths, historic lanes and the odd flint cottage and medieval church hinting at its long history.
Locally the economy is a mix of farming, small independent businesses and commuters travelling to larger centres such as Haywards Heath and Brighton. Community life is lively for a rural district - village halls, pubs, local clubs and volunteer groups are active, and conservation interests are strong because of the AONB designation, which helps to balance development pressures with landscape protection.
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