Decisions

To allow JH Payne & Sons 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 footpath;

Temporary Footpath Closure
Popes Passage - from the junction with A277 High Street to the junction with U5156 Castle Ditch Lane.

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 U5156 Castle Ditch Lane, Castle Precincts, Castle Gate - A277 High Street and vice versa or U5156 Castle Ditch Lane, Commercial Passage - A2029 Fisher Street - A277 High Street and vice versa.

The Order commences 12 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 12 January & 27 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

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;

Temporary Road Closure
Brede Hill / Brede Road - from the junction with A28 Cackle Street to the junction with A28 Main 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 southbound via A28 Cackle Street - B2089 Udimore Road, Ferry Road - A268 Station Approach, Cinque Ports Street, Wish Street - A259(T) Wish Street roundabout, Winchelsea Road, New Winchelsea Road, Royal Military Road, Tanyard Lane, Ferry Hill, Rectory Lane, Hastings Road, Main Road, The Thorne, Rye Road, Winchelsea Road, White Hart Hill, Winchelsea Road - A259 Rye Road - B2093 Old London Road, The Ridge, Conquest roundabout, The Ridge - A2100 The Ridge, The Ridge West - A2690 Queensway - Whitworth Road - A21(T) Sedlescombe Road North - A28 Westfield Lane, Church Lane, Main Road & northbound via A28 Main Road, Church Lane, Westfield Lane - A21(T) Sedlescombe Road North - Whitworth Road - A2690 Queensway - A2100 The Ridge West, The Ridge - B2093 The Ridge, Conquest roundabout, The Ridge, Old London Road - A259 Rye Road - A259(T) Winchelsea Road, White Hart Hill, Winchelsea Road, Rye Road, The Thorne, Main Road, Hastings Road, Rectory Lane, Ferry Hill, Tanyard Lane, Royal Military Road, New Winchelsea Road, Winchelsea Road, Wish Street roundabout - A268 Wish Street, Ferry Road - B2089 Ferry Road, Udimore Road - A28 Cackle Street.

The Order commences 12 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 12 & 31 January 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Community Integrated Care is the incumbent care and support provider at the Burfield Court and Gilda Close supported living schemes. These 2 schemes support and accommodate up to 20 individuals with a learning disability.

The current contract commenced on the 1st April 2021. This was awarded for a 5-year period taking the contract end date to 31st March 2026. However, the contract includes a 24-month extension period enabling the contract to be extended to 31st March 2028 and through consultation with key stakeholders a 2-year contract extension has been identified as the preferred option.

Community Integrated Care is registered with CQC and is rated “Good”. Performance throughout the initial 5-year contract period has enabled tenants to experience good outcomes whilst providing value for money to ESCC.

The decision is to support the additional 24-month term extension of the existing service Contract at Burfield Court and Gilda Close under its current terms.

Approval of the 24-month term extension of the existing service Contract at Burfield Court and Gilda Close.

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 lengths of road;

Temporary Road Closures
Laundry Lane - from the junction with C208 Horebeech Lane to the junction with C406 Nettlesworth Lane.
Diversion via C208 Horebeech Lane - A267 High Street - B2203 High Street, Maynards Green, Hailsham Road, Tower Street - A265 Burwash Road - B2096 Battle Road, Cade Street - C589 Old Heathfield Road - C406 School Hill, Nettlesworth Lane and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 5 January & 20 March 2026.

Vines Cross Road - at its junction with Laundry Lane.
Diversion via C595 Vines Cross Road - B2203 High Street - A267 High Street - C208 Horebeech Lane - C406 Laundry Lane and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 13 & 22 February 2026.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 5 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 as detailed above depending upon the weather conditions.

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

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;

Temporary Road Closure
Coopers Green Road - from the junction with C33 London Road to the junction with A272 Budletts Lane.

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 – C33 London Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 2 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 2 January & 6 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

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 restrict all traffic using the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:

Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Five Ash Down – from the junction with A26 Mill Pond Road to the junction with U7502 Rocks Lane.

The Order commences 5 January 2026 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the speed restriction will be in place from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 5 & 7 January 2026.

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