Lead Member for Transport and Environment, Mon 16 Feb 2026
The council’s meeting page ↗ · Agenda · Minutes
The papers
- Community Match schemes
It recommended: “agree that £60,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Ripe and Chalvington Community Match signing and lining scheme and traffic calming features for detailed design work and construction in 2026/27.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: (1) agree that £60,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Ripe and Chalvington Community Match signing and lining scheme and traffic calming features for detailed design work and construction in 2026/27; (2) agree that £15,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Wivelsfield Community Match signing and lining scheme for detailed design work and construction in 2025/26; and (3) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve the 50% match funding…” minutes ↗
- East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy
It recommended: “approve the pre-publication version of the East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy as set out at.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: (1) approve the pre-publication version of the East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy as set out at Appendices 1 to 4 of the report; (2) approve that the Local Nature Recovery Strategy is provided to neighbouring and supporting authorities, in accordance with Regulations 13 and 14 of The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023 (the Regulations); and (3) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to fulfil the…” minutes ↗
- Petition: Improved Road Safety measures around Chyngton Primary School
It recommended: “advise the petitioners that:” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to advise petitioners that: (1) a potential scheme to install a new zebra crossing on Hillside Avenue, has been assessed through the approved Local Transport Plan 4 prioritisation process but has not met the benchmark score to be considered for detailed appraisal and possible inclusion for funding within the Capital Programme; (2) a new School Street Scheme assessment framework is currently under review and once this is finalised, Chyngton Primary School will be assessed alongside all other schools for a…” minutes ↗
- Proposed Allocation of Bus Grant Revenue Apportionment
It recommended: “approve the proposed indicative allocation of Bus Grant revenue funding 2026/27 to 2028/29 set out in Table 5 of this report.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: (1) approve the proposed indicative allocation of Bus Grant revenue funding 2026/27 to 2028/29 set out in Table 5 of the report; (2) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to implement and make future changes to the Bus Grant Allocations, including amending bus service provision as necessary in accordance with the available funds in the revenue budget and future ticketing opportunities noting that delegated fare revisions will have regard to the key decision process;…” minutes ↗