We call on Lewes District Council to rethink development plans for the Phoenix / North Street Estate to better meet the needs of Lewes

We the undersigned are deeply concerned that the proposed development from Lewes District Council & Santon for the Phoenix / North Street Estate in Lewes will:

• destroy the unique economic hub of creative businesses, start-ups, light manufacturing, social and cultural enterprises
• lead to the loss of existing local employment and the last affordable work and venue space in the town, including the reusable heritage buildings of the Phoenix Ironworks
• whilst not providing the truly affordable housing at social rent levels that Lewes desperately needs.

We urge Lewes District Council and Santon to work together with Lewes Phoenix Rising to get a better development that meets the needs of the community.