Following the events at the council meeting in October, where concerns were raised within the local Jewish community, Conservative Councillor Anne Meadows was invited to take part in the first night of Hanukkah to light the inaugural candle. She received a warm welcome, with members of the community expressing appreciation for her willingness to speak up during a council session supporting the Jewish community. One attendee, a correspondent for the Jewish Gazette and Sussex Friends of Israel, shared that she had circulated Anne's council speech video internationally. The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the importance of standing with local communities, listening to their concerns, and fostering mutual respect—especially during moments of cultural and religious significance such as Hanukkah.
