Agenda and minutes

17.1     The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting held on 20 September 2021.

18.1     Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

DECISIONS

19.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) approve the Aims, Objectives and Proposals contained in the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP); and

(2) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to finalise the BSIP, containing the approved Aims, Objectives and Proposals, for submission to the Department for Transport.

Reasons

19.3     The County Council mission as a local transport authority is to ensure that East Sussex residents and visitors enjoy the highest possible bus services that provide a frequent and comprehensive choice, reduce congestions and make a positive contribution to better air quality and decarbonisation.  This mission is supported by our authority’s bus operators who will play a key role in delivery.

19.4     The East Sussex BSIP is a highly ambitious plan that seeks to stimulate and drive significant improvements to bus services across the local authority area and the wider region.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

DECISIONS

20.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) Agree that £25,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Burwash Community Match traffic calming scheme for detailed design in 2021/22 and construction in 2022/23;

(2)        Agree that £12,500 of match funding is allocated towards the Rotherfield Community Match speed limit scheme for detailed design and construction in 2021/22;

(3)        Agree that £17,500 of match funding is allocated towards the Spatham Lane Community Match speed limit scheme for detailed design and construction in 2021/22; and

(4)        Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy & Transport to approve the 50% match funding contribution for the schemes in recommendations 1, 2 and 3, up to a maximum contribution of £50,000 once the design and construction costs are known.

Reasons

20.3     There is sufficient funding available to deliver all the applications, and each Community Match Fund contribution is well below the maximum £50,000 threshold.  The County Councillor for each of the schemes has indicated their support.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

DECISIONS

21.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) note the concerns raised by the objectors; and

(2) approve the installation of an advisory disabled parking bay.

Reasons

21.3     The need for the bay has been identified through site assessments and supported by information provided by the applicant who meets all of the criteria requirements as set out in Policy PS5/11.