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Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan: Focus Group Drop-in Events

Planning & Development

Photo (aerial view) of Market Square and Market Street 

Hailsham Town Council’s Neighbourhood Planning Committee is seeking views from residents on projects which were identified in the revised Plan public consultations held in February.

Residents are invited to attend one of three drop-in focus group sessions, to comment and provide feedback on two proposed projects:

  • Improved connectivity on the A22 (footpath and bike trail)
  • Partial pedestrianisation of Hailsham High Street

Focus group sessions will take place on Wednesday 4th June 2025:

  • 10.30am | The Railway Club, Lower Floor, Station Youth Centre, Western Road
  • 1pm | Dippy Doodahs Cafe, 52 High Street
  • 6.15pm | Dippy Doodahs Cafe, 52 High Street

“Our Neighbourhood Plan will soon be submitted to Wealden District Council for screening purposes, along with the recently produced Design Code to help develop a framework to inform future development proposals,” said Cllr Mary Laxton, Chair of the Neighbourhood Planning Committee.

“However, We are now focused on two particular projects which have come about through the public engagement events held with the public in February. Firstly, suggestions for a partial pedestrianisation of the High Street, which can have safety, environmental and economic benefits for the town and secondly, improved connectivity on the key A22 junctions in Hailsham, to include dedicated facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.”

“I encourage residents to join us again at one of the focus group sessions, to give their views on the projects and how they could benefit Hailsham in the future. I look forward to seeing you on 4th June!”


Enquiries relating to this media release

Terry Hall, Communications Officer
Hailsham Town Council, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE
Telephone: 01323 841702 | Email: terry.hall@hailsham-tc.gov.uk