Decision details

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

DECISIONS

5.2       RESOLVED to (1) note the outcome of the Hailsham/Polegate/Eastbourne Movement and Access corridor study as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report;

(2) approve consultation being undertaken on the proposed measures in September 2017; and

(3) agree that the outcomes of the consultation are reported back to a future decision making meeting, with a package of proposals to be recommended for taking forward for detailed design and construction.

Reasons

5.3       The increase in traffic generated from the proposed additional housing and employment in the South Wealden and Eastbourne area will result in increased levels of congestion on the road network, unless a package of mitigation measures is delivered.  The Hailsham/Polegate/Eastbourne Movement and Access Corridor study identified a package of measures as set out in Appendix 3 of the report, and includes improvements to key junctions, along with the provision of bus lanes and other bus infrastructure, together with new cycle routes and pedestrian improvements.