Decision details

3.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.  She confirmed that Councillor Phil Scott, one of  the Local Members, supported the scheme.  

DECISIONS

3.2       The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) Note the results of the public consultation on the Hastings Western Pedestrian and Cycling Scheme; and

(2)        Agree that the scheme is taken forward to detailed design and construction as part of the 2020/21 Capital Programme for Local Transport Improvements, subject to any delivery risks and delays arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Reasons

3.3       The results of the public consultation on the Hastings Western Pedestrian and Cycle scheme show there is support for the proposed measures. Whilst there is concern about the safety of introducing shared route facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, evidence from other schemes introduced in the county do demonstrate these facilities can operate safely. The proposed shared pedestrian and cycle route aligns with the Walking and Cycling Strategy for Hastings adopted by the County Council in 2014 and will improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity to key trip attractors in the western part of the Hastings area between Sedlescombe Road and Bodiam Drive/Queensway.