Lead Member for Transport and Environment
DECISIONS made by the Lead Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Claire Dowling, on 25 October 2021 at County Hall, Lewes
Councillors Godfrey Daniel, Kathryn Field, Ian Hollidge, Stephen Holt, Wendy Maples, Stephen Shing and Colin Swansborough spoke on Item 4 (see minute 19)
Councillor Bob Standley spoke on Items 4 and 5 (see minute 19 and 20)
Councillor Eleanor Kirby-Green spoke on Item 5 (see minute 20)
17. Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 20 September 2021
17.1 The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting held on 20 September 2021.
18. Reports
18.1 Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
19. East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan
19.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
19.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) approve the Aims, Objectives and Proposals contained in the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP); and
(2) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to finalise the BSIP, containing the approved Aims, Objectives and Proposals, for submission to the Department for Transport.
Reasons
19.3 The County Council mission as a local transport authority is to ensure that East Sussex residents and visitors enjoy the highest possible bus services that provide a frequent and comprehensive choice, reduce congestion and make a positive contribution to better air quality and decarbonisation. This mission is supported by our authority’s bus operators who will play a key role in delivery.
19.4 The East Sussex BSIP is a highly ambitious plan that seeks to stimulate and drive significant improvements to bus services across the local authority area and the wider region.
20. Community Match Schemes 2021/22
20.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
20.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) Agree that £25,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Burwash Community Match traffic calming scheme for detailed design in 2021/22 and construction in 2022/23;
(2) Agree that £12,500 of match funding is allocated towards the Rotherfield Community Match speed limit scheme for detailed design and construction in 2021/22;
(3) Agree that £17,500 of match funding is allocated towards the Spatham Lane Community Match speed limit scheme for detailed design and construction in 2021/22; and
(4) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy & Transport to approve the 50% match funding contribution for the schemes in recommendations 1, 2 and 3, up to a maximum contribution of £50,000 once the design and construction costs are known.
Reasons
20.3 There is sufficient funding available to deliver all the applications, and each Community Match Fund contribution is well below the maximum £50,000 threshold. The County Councillor for each of the schemes has indicated their support.
21. Proposed installation of an advisory disabled parking bay - James Avenue, Herstmonceux
21.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
21.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) note the concerns raised by the objectors; and
(2) approve the installation of an advisory disabled parking bay.
Reasons
21.3 The need for the bay has been identified through site assessments and supported by information provided by the applicant who meets all of the criteria requirements as set out in Policy PS5/11.