Scrutiny Review of Street Works

Committee report · Place Scrutiny Committee · Thu 19 Mar 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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“consider and comment on the report of the Review Board.”

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The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to note the report of the Review Board and that this would be further considered by the incoming committee ahead of reporting to Cabinet and Council. </AI8> <TRAILER_SECTION>” minutes ↗

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The review covered the planning and coordination of street works, minimising disruption for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, utility company reinstatements, incentives for utility companies, and learning from best practice elsewhere. p8 p9 p10 p11 p12

The East Sussex Lane Rental Scheme, which started in April 2025, was not included in the review because the Board felt it needed more time to bed in before it could be properly assessed. p13

The Review Board was chaired by Councillor Murphy and also included Councillors Hilton, Hollidge, Lunn and Redstone. p14

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p81.3 The scope of the review was agreed to include:
p9· The planning and coordination of street works, with and between the Council and utility companies, and the use of the permit scheme.
p10· Minimising disruption of works, through the planning of diversion routes, avoiding disruptions for pedestrians (especially wheelchair users and those with visual impairments), cyclists, and public transport users.
p11· Utility company reinstatements. · Incentives for improved management and collaboration by utility companies.
p12· Learning from other areas and national best practice.
p131.4 The East Sussex Lane Rental Scheme was not within the scope of the review. Due to only having started in April 2025, the Board considered that it needed more time to bed in before its impacts and effectiveness could be well understood and subject to scrutiny.
p142. Supporting information 2.1 The Scrutiny Review Board was comprised of Councillors Hilton, Hollidge, Lunn, Murphy (Chair) and Redstone.

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East Sussex County Council

Other papers for this meeting

Place Scrutiny Committee agenda · Committee agenda
Appendix 1 - Place Review of Local Speed Limit Policy 12 month Update · Committee report
Appendix 2 - Place RPPR Board Summary comments for Cabinet · Committee report
Minutes of the previous meeting held on 27 November 2025 · Committee report
Place Committee work programme v96 Mar 2026 · Committee report
Place Scrutiny Committee minutes (draft) · Committee minutes
Printed plan Forward Plan 1 March 2026 - 30 June 2026 Forward Plan · Committee report
Scrutiny Review of Local Speed Limit Policy: 12-month update · Committee report
Scrutiny Review of Street Works - report final · Committee report
Work programme · Committee report

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