Decision details

Decision as to whether Hastings Green Connections can advertise experimental traffic orders to trial vehicle restrictions in the town centre.

27.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISIONS

27.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

(1) note the previous development work that has been undertaken in relation to Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections project;

(2) note that Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) will be advertised prior to construction in relation to cycle access to Hastings Town Centre and speed limitation on Havelock Road and Harold Place;

(3) note that Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) will be advertised post construction in relation to vehicular access and timings on Havelock Road, Harold Place and Wellington Place, Hastings; and

(4) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, to take any actions necessary to progress the scheme to the construction phase including but not limited to the award of any construction contract required.

REASONS

27.3     Since November 2023, the County Council, as the project deliverer for the Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections project, has been moving forward with the development and detailed design phases of the delivery programme.

27.4     Based on continued stakeholder engagement and feedback received and to ensure the County Council meet its statutory duties for consultation on Traffic Orders, Traffic Regulation Orders will be advertised for the project from November 2025 in relation to cycle access to Hastings Town Centre and speed limitation on Havelock Road and Harold Place, along with Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders being advertised on completion of construction in relation to vehicular access on Havelock Road, Harold Place and Wellington Place, Hastings to seek a view on the proposed timings and access restrictions.

27.5     Delegation of authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, to take any actions necessary to progress the scheme to the construction phase including but not limited to the award of any construction contract required will allow for delivery timescales for the project to be met.