For a flavour of the event, here are the top 10 special qualities of Lewes and the top 10 challenges that came out of the 4th June event:

TASK 2 “This is a Special Place” Top 10 Result, 4th June 2015.

1.         Historic

2.         Attractive

3.         Unique

4.         Independent

5.         Distinctive

6.         Creative

7.         Fun

8.         Inspiring

9.         Friendly

10.       Green (visual/landscape)

TASK 5 “Challenges” Top 10 Result, 4th June 2015.

1.         Housing Growth

2.         Rail Services/Local Transport

3.         Traffic Impacts

4.         Employment Space – workshop/industrial space

5.         Preservation of Heritage Assets

6.         Schools & Education Provision

7.         Pressure on Health Services

8.         Decline in Range/Quality of Shops

9.         New Architectural Quality

10.       Non-School Youth Opportunities