Decision details

To consider the proposed adoption of Bancroft Road, Bexhill

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

4.2       Councillor Ensor, the Local Member and Lead Petitioner, spoke regarding queries over land ownership and funding opportunities. 

DECISION

4.3       RESOLVED to advise the petitioners that (1) Bancroft Road cannot be adopted at public expense due to its condition;

(2) funding the works to bring Bancroft Road up to an adoptable standard is not a County Council priority at this time; and

(3) the Transport Development Control team will work with residents to facilitate the adoption of Bancroft Road, including investigating ways of achieving funding, and with the Council’s Legal Services to investigate the ownership status of the Road.

Reason

4.4       Although Bancroft Road is suitable for adoption in terms of sufficiency of public benefit and of layout, in its current condition the road is not suitable for adoption as public highway, and funding for works on unadopted roads/private streets is not a priority for the County Council at this time.  However should the frontagers wish to organise and fund the works themselves, the County Council will facilitate the adoption.