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Petition to consider a request to slow down
vehicles exceeding the existing 40mph speed limit, introduction of
safe crossing facilities and improvements for other users on the
A26 Eridge Green
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Made at meeting: 13/06/2022 - Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Decision published: 13/06/2022
Effective from: 18/06/2022
Decision:
11.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
11.2 Mr Ian Holton, the Lead Petitioner for the petition calling on the County Council to consider road safety at Eridge Green, spoke to highlight safety concerns relating to speed of vehicles, pedestrian crossing safety, overhanging vegetation, the existing vehicle activated sign and road safety in the whole of the Eridge Green area.
DECISIONS
11.3 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
(1) Advise the petitioners that a pedestrian crossing on the A26 at Eridge Green is not a priority for East Sussex County Council at the present time;
(2) A reduction of the existing 40mph speed limit on the A26 at Eridge Green is not a priority for East Sussex County Council at the present time;
(3) The implementation of traffic calming on an ‘A’ class road would not be supported by emergency services as this would affect their response times;
(4) Improvements to the junction of Sham Farm Road is not a priority for East Sussex County Council at the present time;
(5) Although not a priority for East Sussex County Council, a request for measures could be put forward via the Parish Council requesting a Feasibility Study and using the Community Match Initiative;
(6) The implementation of Pedestrian warning signs will be assessed against national criteria and guidance; and
(7) East Sussex Highways have been asked to assess the condition of the road markings in the area and make improvements where appropriate.
REASONS
11.4 A lower speed limit and pedestrian crossing on the A26 Eridge Green does not meet the County Council’s criteria and, therefore, due to limited resources this site would not be a priority to consider above those currently identified for investigation.
11.5 Traffic calming measures has not been identified as a priority for the County Council at the present time and that the measures available for use on a busy A class road are very limited owing to the likelihood of formal objections from statutory consultees to such proposals.
11.6 Due to the crash record at the junction of Sham Farm Road/A26, this site would not be a priority to consider above those currently identified for investigation.
11.7 Rotherfield Parish Council can be approached to support a Feasibility Study into whether any measures could be considered for part funding through the Community Match initiative.
Divisions affected: Forest Row and Groombridge;
Lead officer: Jo Reed
To consider the Notice of Motion proposed by
Councillor Field and seconded by Councillor Lambert
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Made at meeting: 13/06/2022 - Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Decision published: 13/06/2022
Effective from: 18/06/2022
Decision:
12.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport along with written comments from Councillor Kathryn Field as the proposer of the motion.
DECISIONS
12.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to recommend that the County Council approve an amended motion as set out below:
(1) The Environment Agency to swiftly complete a full and transparent investigation into the 5th February Eastbourne discharge, and sewage discharges across East Sussex.
(2) Recommendations from investigations be published with clear action plans agreed with the regulators where appropriate.
(3) Southern Water to take responsibility for sewage discharges in East Sussex and apologise to residents, businesses and visitors where appropriate to do so and offer a full explanation.
(4) The regulators to consider stronger penalties or mechanisms to reduce incidents of unauthorised discharges of sewage.
REASONS
12.3 The Council recognises the importance of this issue and the impact that it has on East Sussex residents, businesses, visitors and the environment.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
To allow East Sussex Highways to undertake
routine maintenance 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
Cuilfail Tunnel to all through traffic overnight as follows:-
Temporary Road Closures – Cuilfail Tunnel
From 20:00hrs 10 June 2022 to 06:00 hrs 11 June 2022
From 20:00hrs 9 September 2022 to 06:00hrs 10 September 2022
From 20:00hrs 9 December 2022 to 06:00hrs 10 December 2022
From 20:00hrs 10 March 2023 to 06:00hrs 11 March 2023
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 07/06/2022
Effective from: 10/06/2022
Decision:
Temporary Layby Closure
To facilitate these works it will also be necessary to close the
layby, south of the Cuilfail Tunnel as follows;
A26 Southerham Road - from a point 88 metres south of the Cuilfail
Tunnel, southwards for a distance of 75 metres. This will be in
place from 09:00hrs on the Thursday before the closure until
17:00hrs on the Monday after the closure.
A diversion route for through traffic will be signed and maintained
for the duration of the works northbound via A27 Southerham
roundabout - A27 Lewes bypass to Ashcombe roundabout - A275
Brighton Road - A277 Lewes High Street - A2029 Market Street
– A2029 North Street - A2029 Little East Street - A26 Phoenix
Causeway
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: 07/06/2022
Effective from: 10/06/2022
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Drove Road - from the junction with B2109 Railway Road to the
junction with A259 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 westbound via A259 New
Road – A259 Flyover slip on eastbound – The Drove
– B&Q roundabout – The Drove - South Way - Lewes
Road - North Way – The Drove – North Quay &
eastbound via A259 Station Approach - A259 The Drove – South
Way – Lewes Road – North Way – The Drove –
Flyover slip off to A259 New Road.
The Order commences 13 June 2022 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
on 13 June to 05:00hrs on 14 June 2022 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 lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 03/06/2022
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Lewes Road - from the junction with U7516 New Road to Little
Horsted roundabout
Diversion via A22 Uckfield Bypass – C26 Eastbourne Road and
vice versa.
New Road - from the junction with C58 Lewes Road to no. 7
Diversion via C26 Eastbourne Road – C58 Lewes Road and vice
versa.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 6 June 2022 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 June
& 21 October 2022 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management 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: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 03/06/2022
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Mountney Road - from its junction with U2092 Charleston Road to its
junction with U2088 Milton 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 U2088 Milton Road -
U2092 Charleston Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 6 June 2022 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 June
& 22 July 2022 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb