Decisions

The decision has been taken because there is no option to reduce the level of mortuary service provided. Demand on the Coroner Service is driven by the number of deaths reported to the Coroner and the judicial decisions that the Coroner makes.

Pembury Mortuary is used to provide a service for the coroner in the north of the county and Pembury Mortuary, alongside Brighton & Hove City Council’s Woodvale Mortuary (which serves coroner deaths from the Lewes area), also provides additional resilience when there are capacity issues at Conquest and Eastbourne District General Hospital Mortuaries. These four mortuaries are the closest in proximity in terms of the East Sussex coronial area.

Decision to extend the existing 4 year contract with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust for the use of Pembury Mortuary for the provision of mortuary services to the East Sussex Coroner for a further one year period (as provided for in the current contract).

To award the contract for the East Sussex Domestic Abuse Service (ESDAS) following the outcome of an open tender procurement process.

To award the East Sussex Domestic Abuse Service contract to the provider who is considered to have submitted the most advantageous tender. Following a thorough and transparent procurement process.

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will continue to restrict all traffic using the following length of road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:

Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Janes Lane – from the junction with B2112 Ditchling Road to the county border.

The Order commences 3 December 2025 and is made following the issuing of a Temporary Notice dated 22 October 2025 and a Temporary Successive Notice dated 12 November 2025 under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated the speed restriction will be in place between 3 December 2025 & 22 January 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

To allow BT Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Temporary Road Closure
Budletts Lane - from the junction with A272 London Road to the junction with U7118 Five Ash Down.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U7118 Five Ash Down – A26 Mill Pond Road – A272 London Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 28 November 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 28 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, which will reduce the speed limit along the following lengths of road;

40 mph Speed Limit

B2192 Lewes Road - From a point 206 metres northeast of its junction with the B2102 High Street, south westwards to a point 50 metres northeast of its junction with Hollow Lane.

C508 Star Lane – From its junction with the B2102 High Street, south westwards to its junction with the B2192 Lewes Road.


50 mph Speed Limit
B2192 Lewes Road – From a point 50 metres northeast of its junction with Hollow Lane, south westwards, then southwards to a point 165 metres south of its junction with Stonebridge Lane.


A copy of the Order, which will come into effect on 1 December 2025, plan showing the lengths of road and a statement of the County Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, along with a copy of the Order being revoked in part can be viewed in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm and online at;
https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/lewes-road-blackboys-speed-limit-reduction

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Regulation Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks of 28 November 2025, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposal, telephone East Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193.

The Combatting Drugs Strategy is the 10-year Government Plan produced in December 2021. The strategy sets out how the supply of drugs to criminal gangs and into communities will be addressed, as well as supporting those faced with addiction challenges to be able to live productive lives.

This will be underpinned by a national investment of over £3 billion over the next 3 years and will result in a reduction in drug related crime, harm and deaths. This investment, now known as the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) will help increase the numbers of people in treatment – including young people, reduce drug and alcohol related deaths and reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol to communities in East Sussex.

Projects commissioned through the DATRIG funding stream in 2024/25 have worked well and are contributing to the outcomes outlined above.

There is some additional funding made available for financial year 2025/26, allowing further investment into interventions delivered by Change Grow Live Services Limited.

To approve the portion of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) additional funding to be used to enhance services delivered by Change Grow Live Services Limited.
(CGL).

Delegation to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport was made at the Cabinet meeting of 22 April 2025 to award the construction contract for the Exceat bridge replacement scheme.

The appointment of a contractor for the construction stage of the Exceat bridge replacement scheme is required to build the new bridge.

Following the procurement process under the Hampshire Gen5 framework, which invited six suppliers to submit bids for the construction of the new bridge, the Exceat Bridge Replacement Project Team and Board have reviewed the bid evaluations and have provided a recommendation to the Director of Communities, Economy, and Transport to make the final contract award decision.

The Director of Communities, Economy, and Transport has agreed Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited be awarded the construction contract to build the new bridge at Exceat.

To allow South East Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Temporary Road Closure
Pound Green - from the junction with U7505 Limes Lane to the junction with A272 The Toll.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A272 High Street, Station Road, Lephams Bridge Road, Buxted Road, Budletts Lane, London Road – A26 Uckfield bypass – A22 Uckfield bypass, Eastbourne Road, East Hoathly bypass, South Street, Whitesmith, Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, The Dicker – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road, High Street, Little London Road, Cross in Hand Road, Mayfield Road, Heathfield Road – A272 Summer Hill, Main Road, Curtains Hill, The Toll and vice versa.

The Order commences 25 November 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 25 & 27 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

To allow Rock Power Connections to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Temporary Footpath Closure
South Coast Road - from the junction with U5930 Central Avenue to the junction with U5931 Ambleside Avenue.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U5930 Central Avenue - U5853 St Peters Avenue - U5931 Ambleside Avenue and vice versa.

The Order commences 27 November 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 27 November & 4 December 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.