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To allow UKPN 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;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 10/04/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Milnthorpe Road - from the junction with C432 Meads Road to the
junction with U2020 St Johns Road.
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 U2020 St Johns Road -
C432 Meads Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 April 2026 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 15
April & 9 July 2026 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 10/04/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Sea Road - from the junction with U6559 St Leonards Road to the
junction with U6566 Station Road.
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 B2182 Sea Road - A269
Upper Sea Road, Buckhurst Road, Town Hall Square - B2098 Buckhurst
Place, Terminus Road, Collington Avenue, Sutherland Avenue -
A259(T) Little Common Road, Little Common roundabout - B2182 Cooden
Sea Road, Cooden Drive, Richmond Road, West Parade, Sackville
roundabout, Marina, Sea Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 13 April 2026 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 13
April & 15 May 2026 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 10/04/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Cross in Hand Road / High Street / Mutton Hall Hill / Burwash Road
- from the junction with A265 Heathfield Road to the junction with
A267 Cross in Hand Road.
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 A267 Little London
Road, High Street, Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street, New
North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge,
Hawkswood Road, Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road, Gardener
Street, Windmill Hill Road, The Strait, Boreham Hill, Kitchenham
Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade Road - A2100 London Road –
A21 (T) – A265 Station Road, Haremere Hill, High Street,
Straight Mile, Etchingham Road, High Street, Paygate, Heathfield
Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 April 2026 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 15 & 25 April 2026 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 10/04/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Seaford Road - from the junction with A259 Denton roundabout to the
junction with P5025 Mill Drove.
Diversion via A259 Newhaven Road, Buckle bypass, Claremont Road,
Station Approach, Clinton Place, Sutton Park Road, Sutton Road,
Eastbourne Road, East Dean Road, Seaford Road, Friston Hill,
Eastbourne Road, East Dean Road, Church Street, High Street, The
Goffs – A2270 Upperton Road, Willingdon Road, Crossways
roundabout, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne Road – A27(T)
Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Drusillas roundabout, Lewes Road,
Eastbourne Road, Beddingham roundabout – A26(T) Newhaven
Road, Beddingham Road, New Road – A26 New Road – A259
Drove Road, B&Q roundabout, The Drove, Denton roundabout and
vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 13 & 15 April
2026.
Friston Hill - from the junction with A259 Seaford Road to the
junction with A259 Eastbourne Road.
Diversion via A259 Eastbourne Road, East Dean Road, Church Street,
High Street, The Goffs – A2270 Upperton Road, Willingdon
Road, Crossways roundabout, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne Road
– A27(T) Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Drusillas roundabout,
Lewes Road, Eastbourne Road – A27 Beddingham roundabout
– A26(T) Newhaven Road, Beddingham Road, New Road – A26
New Road – A259 Drove Road, B&Q roundabout, The Drove,
Denton roundabout, Newhaven Road, Buckle bypass, Claremont Road,
Station Approach, Clinton Place, Sutton Park Road, Sutton Road,
Eastbourne Road, East Dean Road, Seaford Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place on 15 & 16 April
2026.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 13 April 2026 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as set out
above.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 10/04/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Bexhill Road / Hastings Road – from the junction with A259(T)
Glyne Gap roundabout to the junction with U3348 Lovat Mead.
Diversion eastbound via A259(T) Glyne Gap roundabout - A2036
Hastings Road, Wrestwood Road - A2691 Mount View Street - A2690
Combe Valley Way, Queensway - Whitworth Road - A21 Sedlescombe Road
North, London Road - A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square
- A259 Grand Parade, Marina, Grosvenor Crescent, Bexhill Road and
westbound via A259 Bexhill Road, Grosvenor Crescent, Marina, Grand
Parade - A2102 London Road - A21 London Road, Sedlescombe Road
North - Whitworth Road - A2690 Queensway, Combe Valley Way - A2691
Mount View Street - A2036 Wrestwood Road, Hastings Road - A259(T)
Glyne Gap roundabout.
Harley Shute Road – at its junction with A259 Bexhill Road
for 30 metres.
Diversion to west side of Bexhill Road closure via B2092 Harley
Shute Road, Crowhurst Road, Queensway - A2690 Combe Valley Way -
A2691 Mount View Street - A2036 Wrestwood Road, Hastings Road
– A259(T) Glyne Gap roundabout and vice versa and to east
side of Bexhill Road closure via B2092 Harley Shute Road, Crowhurst
Road, Queensway - A2690 Queensway - Whitworth Road - A21
Sedlescombe Road North, London Road - A2102 London Road, Norman
Road, Warrior Square - A259 Grand Parade, Marina, Grosvenor
Crescent, Bexhill Road and via A259 Bexhill Road, Grosvenor
Crescent, Marina - A2102 London Road - A21 London Road, Sedlescombe
Road North - Whitworth Road - A2690 Queensway - B2092 Queensway,
Crowhurst Road, Harley Shute Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with
alternative routes for through traffic set out above.
The Order commences 13 April 2026 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 13
April & 15 May 2026 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
Approve the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2026-27 academic year following the required consultation.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 09/04/2026 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 09/04/2026
Effective from: 17/04/2026
Decision:
47.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services.
DECISIONS
47.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement (“the statement”) for the 2026-27 academic year as set out in Appendix 3 to the report.
REASONS
47.3 The County Council has carried out its legal duty to consult on the Statement. The Statement must be published by 31 May each year and must be clearly dated showing the academic year to which it applies.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Ian Crudge
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 temporarily close the following lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/04/2026
Effective from: 03/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
The Ridge West / Battle Road / Beauport Park Roundabout - from the
junction with A2690 Queensway to the junction with A2100 Hastings
Road.
Diversion via A2690 Queensway, Combe Valley Way - A2691 Haven Brook
Avenue - A269 Ninfield Road, Bexhill Road, The Green, High Street,
Standard Hill - A271 Kitchenham Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade
Road, Ten Sixty-Six roundabout - A2100 High Street, Upper Lake,
Lower Lake, Hastings Road and vice versa.
Stonebeach Rise - from the junction with A2100 Beauport Park
roundabout to the junction with U3316 Highwater View.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commenced 16 October 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 6 &
15 April 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/04/2026
Effective from: 03/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Wrestwood Road – from the junction with U6724 Pebsham Lane to
the junction with A2036 Hastings Road.
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 A2036 Wrestwood Road -
A269 London Road - A2690 Combe Valley Way - A259(T) King Offa Way,
De La Warr Road, Glyne Gap roundabout - A2036 Hastings Road and
vice versa.
The Order commences 9 April 2026 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 9 & 10
April 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/04/2026
Effective from: 03/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Offham Road / White Hill / Mount Pleasant - from the junction with
A2029 Fisher Street to the junction with A275 Nevill Road.
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 eastbound via A275 Nevill
Road - A277 Spital Road, Western Road, High Street - A2029 Fisher
Street & westbound via A2029 West Street, North Street, Little
East Street, Eastgate Street - A277 High Street, Western Road,
Spital Road - A275 Nevill Road.
The Order commences 6 April 2026 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as detailed
below depending upon the weather conditions.
Between 6 & 13 April 2026
Between 21 September & 3 October 2026
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/04/2026
Effective from: 03/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Lewes Road - from the junction with A22 London Road to the junction
with A22 Wych Cross.
Diversion via A22 London Road - A22 (WSCC) – A264 Moat Road
(WSCC), Blackwell Road (WSCC), Holtye Road, Colestock Road, East
Grinstead Road – A264 (KCC) – A26 (KCC) – A267
Frant Road – C70 Bunny Lane – A26 Eridge Road, Beacon
Road, Uckfield Road, Five Ash Down, Uckfield bypass – A22
Maresfield bypass, Horney Common, High Street, Mill Brook Hill,
Wych Cross and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs
between 6 & 18 July 2026.
Walshes Road - from the junction with C11 Fermor Road to the
junction with C11 Western Road.
Diversion via C11 Fermor Road, Whitehill Road, Croft Road –
C252 Church Road - B2100 Crowborough Hill – C11 Western Road
and vice versa & HGV diversion via C11 Fermor Road - C254
Hurtis Hill, Sheep Plain - A26 Beacon Road, Eridge Road – C70
Bunny Lane – A267 Frant Road, Frant Green Road, Mayfield
Road, Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill – B2101 Bicycle Arms
Road, Mayfield Road – B2100 Church Road, Rotherfield Road
– C11 Western Road, Walshes Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 15 & 27 June
2026.
Eridge Road - from the junction with A26 Beacon Road to the county
border.
Diversion via C70 Bunny Lane – A267 Frant Road, Frant Green
Road, Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill – B2101
Bicycle Arms Road, High Cross, Mayfield Road, South Street –
B2100 High Street, Church Road, Rotherfield Road – C11
Western Road, Walshes Road, Fermor Road – C254 Hurtis Hill,
Sheep Plain – A26 Beacon Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs
between 6 & 11 April 2026 and 6 & 18 July 2026.
Holtye Road / Holtye Common / Colestock Road / East Grinstead Road
/ Watch Oak Hill - from the West Sussex county border to the Kent
county border
Diversion via A264 Ashurst Road (KCC), Langton Road (KCC), Bishops
Down (KCC) – A26 Mount Ephram (KCC), London Road (KCC)
– A267 Frant Road (KCC) - A267 Frant Road – C70 Bunny
Lane – A26 Eridge Road, Beacon Road, Uckfield Road, Five Ash
Down, Uckfield bypass – A22 Maresfield bypass, Horney Common
Road, Courtlands Road, High Street, Millbrook Hill, Wych Cross,
Lewes Road, London Road, Lewes Road – A22 Beeching Way
(WSCC), Station Road (WSCC), London Road (WSCC) – A264 Moat
Road (WSCC), Cranston Road (WSCC), Blackwell Road (WSCC) –
A264 Holtye Road (WSCC) and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs
between 7 & 19 September 2026.
Wych Cross / Millbrook Hill - from the junction with C2 Hindleap
Lane to the junction with A22 High Street.
Diversion via A22 Lewes Road, London Road - A22 (WSCC) – A264
Moat Road (WSCC), Blackwell Road (WSCC) – A264 Holtye Road,
Colestock Road, East Grinstead Road – A264 (KCC) – A26
(KCC) – A267 Frant Road – C70 Bunny Lane – A26
Eridge Road, Beacon Road, Uckfield Road, Five Ash Down – A26
Uckfield bypass – A22 Maresfield bypass, Horney Common, High
Street and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs
between 27 July & 8 August 2026.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 6 April 2026 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as detailed
above depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 continues to temporarily restrict all traffic using
the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 40
mph:
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/04/2026
Effective from: 03/04/2026
Decision:
Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit
Eridge Road – from the junction with U7468 The Forstal to the
junction with A26 Eridge Road.
The Order commences 9 April 2026 and is made following the issuing
of a Temporary Notice dated 26 February 2026 and a Temporary
Successive Notice dated 19 March 2026 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 restriction
will be in place between 9 & 17 April 2026 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
East Sussex County Council’s lease of St Mark’s, Eastbourne terminated in August 2024. A schedule of dilapidations was subsequently served by the Landlord. The Lead Member will consider the approach to negotiations, and the delegation of authority to the Chief Operating Officer for the final terms of settlement.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 31/03/2026 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 31/03/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
63.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
63.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Agree that the Council seeks to settle the claim by mutual agreement in the first instance, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report; and
2) Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to take all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report, including, but not limited to, approving the amount of any settlement.
REASONS
63.3 The Council has taken appropriate professional advice with regard to the Landlord’s dilapidations claim in respect of St Mark’s House, Eastbourne.
63.4 The Council will seek to mutually agree the settlement of the claim with the Landlord in the first instance to limit the Council’s exposure to additional risk and cost.
63.5 Delegating authority to the Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer to take all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report, including, but not limited to, approving the amount of the settlement, the estimate for which is detailed in an exempt report later on the agenda, will facilitate the timely completion of the settlement.
Lead officer: Rebecca Lewis
To seek Lead Member approval for writing off certain debts in excess of £10,000.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 31/03/2026 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 31/03/2026
Effective from: 10/04/2026
Decision:
62.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
62.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the writing-off of 14 debts amounting to £308,272.83 in the Council’s 2025/2026 accounts;
2) Note that provision is made for bad and doubtful debts; and
3) Note the current debt position and positive steps being put in place to make improvements.
REASON
62.3 There is no prospect of recovering the 14 outstanding debts. Despite efforts made to recover the outstanding sums, all routes have now been exhausted.
Lead officer: Alina Dunn
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County
Council have made an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other
enabling powers, which will reduce the speed limit in the following
length of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 27/03/2026
Effective from: 27/03/2026
Decision:
40 mph Speed Limit B2096 Battle Road
From a point 155 metres southeast of the junction with the A265
Burwash Road to a point 41 metres northwest of the prolongation of
the northern boundary wall of No.1 Roundhouse Cottages.
A copy of the Order which will come into effect on 30 March 2026,
plan showing the length of road, the orders being revoked and a
statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order
may be inspected in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County
Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday
between 9am and 4pm and online at;
https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/b2096-battle-road-heathfield-40mph-speed-limit
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 27 March 2026, apply
to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would
like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Road Safety on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow SGN 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;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 27/03/2026
Effective from: 27/03/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Old Willingdon Road - from the junction with C40 Jevington Road to
Friston Field.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 27 March & 27
April 2026.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commenced 19 January 2026 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
March & 27 April 2026 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 27/03/2026
Effective from: 27/03/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Herbrand Walk / Sluice Road - from the junction with P6877 Coast
Road to the junction with B2182 Cooden Sea Road.
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 U6106 Sluice Road,
Sluice Lane - A27(T) Pevensey Haven roundabout - A259(T) Marsh
Road, Barnhorn Road, Little Common roundabout - B2182 Cooden Sea
Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 27 March 2026 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
March & 1 May 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 27/03/2026
Effective from: 27/03/2026
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
The Drove - between the junctions of A259 North Quay, A259 B&Q
roundabout and A26 New Road.
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 eastbound via A259 North
Quay, Station Approach, Drove Road, B&Q roundabout; northbound
via A259 North Quay, Station Approach - A26 New Road; westbound via
A259 B&Q roundabout, Drove Road, Station Approach; and
southbound via A26 New Road - A259 Drove Road, B&Q
roundabout.
The Order commences 30 March 2026 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 30
March & 1 April 2026 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb