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Transport for the South East (TfSE) - Transport Strategy Refresh 2025

Committee report · Cabinet · Wed 24 Sep 2025 · East Sussex County Council

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The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated refreshed TfSE Transport Strategy 2025; and 2) note the continued support from East Sussex County Council towards the refreshed strategy as a constituent authority of TfSE’s geography. Reason 19.3 The delivery of the TfSE’s refreshed Transport Strategy provides an opportunity to support and grow the economy, boost connectivity and speed up journeys whilst improving access to opportunities for all and protecting and enhancing our region’s unique environment.” minutes ↗

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Cabinet is recommended to note the updated TfSE Transport Strategy Refresh 2025, and to note East Sussex County Council's continued support for it as a constituent authority of TfSE's geography. p5p6p7

Transport for the South East (TfSE) is the sub-national transport body for the South East of England, made up of sixteen upper tier authorities including East Sussex. p8

A public consultation on the refreshed strategy ran from 10 December 2024 to 7 March 2025, and East Sussex County Council submitted a formal response in March 2025. p8

The refreshed strategy was considered by the TfSE Partnership Board on 21 July 2025 and is expected to be submitted to Government in October 2025, with final approval by the Partnership Board due in October 2025. p8p22

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  • p5RECOMMENDATIONS: Cabinet is recommended to:
  • p61) note the updated refreshed TfSE Transport Strategy 2025; and
  • p72) note the continued support from East Sussex County Council towards the refreshed strategy as a constituent authority of TfSE’s geography.
  • p81 Background 1.1 Transport for the South East (TfSE) is the sub-national transport body (STB) for the South East of England. Established in 2017, TfSE is made up of sixteen upper tier authorities including Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Medway, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey and West Sussex and the six Berkshire authorities. The TfSE geography is shown at Appendix 1. 1.2 In 2020, TfSE adopted their first Transport Strategy with the intention to refresh it every five years. Their refreshed transport strategy has been updated to reflect a review of the evidence base, national and local policy changes; intensified decarbonisation efforts, post-Brexit trade dynamics, and shifts in travel behaviour due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 1.3 A public consultation on the refreshed Transport Strategy started on 10 December 2024 and closed on 7 March 2025. The consultation sought the views of stakeholders on the draft refreshed Transport Strategy, alongside the supporting Integrated Sustainability Appraisal. East Sussex County Council submitted a formal response in March 2025 which was approved by Cabinet on 4 March. 1.4 Following the consultation, TfSE have updated the strategy following all the feedback received. The draft final Transport Strategy has been considered by the TfSE Partnership Board on 21 July 2025 and is expected to be submitted to Government in October 2025. 1.5 The TfSE Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), which provides a framework for delivering the TfSE Transport Strategy by outlining the structure for investment in strategic transport infrastructure, services and regulatory interventions, will be updated during 2025/26. 2 Supporting information TfSE Transport Strategy 2025 – summary key points 2.1 Transport for the South East’s mission is “to grow the South East’s economy through a safe, sustainable, and integrated transport system that enhances residents’ quality of life and protects the environment”.
  • p22The refreshed Transport Strategy is due to return to the Partnership Board again in October 2025 for its final approval. 3 Conclusion and recommendations 3.1 The delivery of the TfSE’s refreshed Transport Strategy provides an opportunity to support and grow the economy, boost connectivity and speed up journeys whilst improving access to opportunities for all and protecting and enhancing our region’s unique environment. Whilst it is now finalised, it will also need to continue to be cognisant of the fast-moving picture arising from the devolution and local government reorganisation proposals for East Sussex, and the new Sussex Mayoral Combined County Authority as well as other parts of its geography. 3.2 Cabinet is recommended to consider the County Council’s continued support for TfSE’s Transport Strategy as a constituent member of the sub-national transport body.

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