Issue - meetings

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

71.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

71.2     It was RESOLVED to approve the County Council’s draft response on Transport for the South East’s formal consultation on their draft Transport Strategy 2025 as summarised in paragraphs 2.9 to 2.13 of the report and outlined in more detail at Appendix 3 of the report.

Reason

71.3     The delivery of the Transport for the South East’s refreshed transport strategy provides an opportunity to support and grow the economy, boost connectivity and speed up journeys whilst improving access to opportunities for all and protecting and enhancing our region’s unique environment. As it is finalised, it will also need to be cognisant of the fast-moving picture arising from the devolution and local government reorganisation proposals for East Sussex, the proposed combined Mayoral Authority for Sussex as well as other parts of its geography.

71.4     Transport for the South East has set out their overall approach to achieving their vision in their draft Transport Strategy which is out for consultation. Overall, the County Council is supportive of Transport for the South East’s draft revised strategy. The Transport Strategy if adopted by Transport for the South East and its constituent authorities, will support the delivery of the East Sussex Local Transport Plan 4 2024 – 2050 and have a significant benefit on people living and working across the County.