Decision details

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (PUBLIC FOOTPATH HASTINGS 130 (PART)) CYCLE TRACK ORDER 2025

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that East Sussex County Council has confirmed the above Cycle Track Order as an unopposed Order in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 3(1) of the Cycle Tracks Act 1984, and of all other enabling powers. The effect of the Order which came into force on 24 October 2025 is:

Decision:

1) The footpath described in the schedule to this order is designated a cycle track over which the public have a right of way on pedal cycles (other than pedal cycles which are motor vehicles) and a right of way on foot.
Schedule
The section of public footpath Hastings 130 designated a cycle track begins at Whitworth Road TQ 7963 1307 (Point A) and runs in an east- southeasterly direction for 98.35 metres to TQ 7973 1306 at A21 (Sedlescombe Road North) (Point B).
As the Highway Authority, the Council is satisfied that the introduction of the above proposed order will encourage the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and cyclists.
A copy of the Order, plans showing the length of public footpath and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order can be viewed during opening hours at Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE and County Hall Reception, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm or online at: https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/queensway-gateway-road-hastings-cycle-track-order .
If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies please telephone the East Sussex Highways Contact Centre on 0345 60 80 190.

Publication date: 31/10/2025

Date of decision: 31/10/2025