Talks have taken place about improving healthcare, education and roads in the area while a study has been commissioned to find out what retail space remains available in Hailsham town centre.
It's all part of the Hailsham and Hellingly Masterplan, a 69-page document published in May which reviewed every aspect of the town and made recommendations for improvements.
The most immediate priority appears to be expanding healthcare provision.
Hailsham Town Council has met with the local Primary Care Trust (PCT) to discuss plans which could include new facilities at Grovelands Farm.
A spokesperson for the PCT told the Gazette, "With the expected population growth in Hailsham over the next 20 years, we will have to improve existing facilities in the town and provide new capacity to meet the forecast demand.
"We are working closely with the existing GP practices in Hailsham to develop plans for the future but these are still at a very early stage.
"We are considering a number of sites for development, including Grovelands Farm, but no firm decisions have been taken."
Progress has also been made in other areas covered in the Masterplan.
q Town centre: A retail capacity study has been commissioned to assess what shop space remains available. The town council hopes this will attract major retailers and put an end to supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl wanting out-of-town stores.
q Roads: The town council has met with East Sussex County Council's highways team, which has accepted the area's road network needs to be addressed. A traffic assessment is being carried out to work out demand.
q Education: Meetings have taken place with the county council which is yet to decide how the demand for 310 extra primary school places can be met.
q Public transport: No progress is likely to be made until the impact of a larger population is known but Eastbourne Buses told the Gazette it would be happy to discuss improved services in the town if asked. A spokesperson said, "We have an excellent relationship with Hailsham Town Council. If we are invited, we would be keen to work with them on improving provision."
Cllr David White, chairman of Hellingly Parish Council, said the Masterplan would help Hailsham and Hellingly cope with the 'tremendous future challenges' it faced.
He said, "We are being given the chance to influence the future.
"Not to participate would be both irresponsible and shortsighted. If we choose not to shape our town, others will do it for us."
The Masterplan will be submitted in its final form to Wealden District Council by the end of September.
The full plan and a feedback form can be downloaded from the town council's website, www.hail sham-tc.gov.uk