Decision details

Petition for a one-way system, illuminated formal pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures in Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne. A petition was submitted to the County Council on 7 February 2023 and needs to be considered by Lead Member for Transport and Environment

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

7.2       Mr Bruno Santiano, the Lead Petitioner for the petition calling on the County Council to implement a one-way system, pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures in Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne spoke to highlight safety concerns, noise levels and pollution along Ocklynge Road.

DECISIONS

7.3       The Lead Member RESOLVED to advise petitioners that:

(1) A potential scheme to implement a one-way system, pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures has been assessed through the approved High Level Sift process and is not a priority for the County Council at the present time.

(2) Petitioners may wish to consider taking a potential scheme forward through Community Match. A Feasibility Study at a cost of £500 would be required prior to a Community Match application.

REASONS

7.4       A scheme to implement a one-way system, pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures in Ocklynge Road does not meet the Council’s criteria and therefore, is not a priority for the County Council at the present time. However, appropriate improvements could be considered should an alternative source of funding become available, or an application through Community Match was successful.