Agenda and minutes

Lead Member for Transport and Environment - Monday, 21st January, 2019 10.00 am

Venue: Committee Room, County Hall, Lewes. View directions

Contact: Simon Bailey Democratic Services Officer

Items
No.	Item
31.	Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 19 November 2018 PDF 73 KB Minutes: 31.1 The Lead Member confirmed as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2018.
32.	Disclosure of Interests Disclosure by all Members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the Members regard the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct. Minutes: 32.1 There were no disclosures of interest.
33.	Reports Minutes: 33.1 Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
34.	A259 Bexhill Road Bus Lane Experimental Traffic Regulation Order PDF 84 KB View the background to item 34. View the decision for item 34. Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport Additional documents: LMTE 21 Janaury 2019 Bexhill Road Bus Lane - Appendix 1-4 , item 34. PDF 783 KB Minutes: 34.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. DECISIONS 34.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) Agree to the implementation of a trial permitting cyclists, powered two-wheelers and taxis to use the Phase 1 bus lanes along the A259 Bexhill Road; (2) To authorise the inclusion of cycling (along with powered two-wheelers and taxis) in the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for the Phase 1 A259 Bexhill Road bus lanes; and (3) To extend the trial period to a maximum of 18 months. Reasons 34.3 Phase 1 of the A259 Bexhill Road bus lane (between Glyne Gap and Filsham Road) in Hastings is part of the BHLR complementary measures and came into effect in November 2018. At present, the TRO only allows buses to use the bus lane. Allowing cyclists, as well as PTWs and taxis, to use the bus lane would potentially reduce the exposure of riders to general traffic, improve safety and reduce journey times as well as reduce pollution levels. 34.4 Safety audits and assessments have not identified any issues with cyclists, PTWs or taxis using the A259 Bexhill Road Phase 1 bus lanes which would prevent a trial going ahead.
35.	High Weald Management Plan PDF 138 KB View the background to item 35. View the decision for item 35. Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport Additional documents: LMTE 21 January 2019 High Weald Management Plan - Appendix 1 , item 35. PDF 13 MB LMTE 21 January 2019 High Weald Management Plan - Appendix 2 , item 35. PDF 490 KB Minutes: 35.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. DECISIONS 35.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to adopt the High Weald Management Plan 2019 – 2024 as approved by the High Weald Joint Advisory Committee. Reasons 35.3 Adoption will enable the County Council to meet its statutory duty to ensure the preparation and publication of a Management Plan for the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within East Sussex.
36.	Council Order for the East Sussex Permit Scheme PDF 152 KB View the background to item 36. View the decision for item 36. Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport Additional documents: LMTE 21 January 2019 Permit Scheme Report - Appendix 1 , item 36. PDF 156 KB LMTE 21 January 2019 Permit Scheme Report - Appendix 2 , item 36. PDF 593 KB Minutes: 36.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. DECISIONS 36.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the authorisation of a Council Order to bring into force amendments to the East Sussex Permit Scheme. Reasons 36.3 The Council Order will enable East Sussex County Council to effectively manage the network and continue to operate alongside SEPS members in the South East.