Consultation opens for ‘major’ town centre scheme in Eastbourne

A consultation into the pedestrianisation of Terminus Road, pedestrian improvements at Memorial Roundabout, and the relocation of part of the town centre ring road began this week (October 14) and will be open until November 20. Feedback will help identify concerns and issues ahead of detailed designs being completed for phase 2b of the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme.

Cllr Claire Dowling, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for transport and environment, said: “Our proposals will help create a safer, healthier and thriving town centre and support our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. People can now see the positive impact the first phase of the scheme has had in the town and it’s important that we get the public’s feedback on the latest proposals before we progress with the planning process.”

Funding for the proposed pedestrianisation of Terminus Road from Seaside Road to Grand Parade has already been confirmed through Eastbourne Borough Council’s successful Levelling Up Fund Bid.

More on the bid here.

Drop-in consultation events (all 10am-4pm): October 24 – Court Room, Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road / November 10 – Gather Space, The Beacon / November 12 – The Atrium, Enterprise Centre, Station Parade

Phase 2b follows Phase 1, which was completed in 2019 and included improvements around Eastbourne Railways Station, part of Terminus Road, Cornfield Road and Gildredge Road. Phase 2a is ongoing, which includes seating, cycle parking, an extension to pedestrianised zones and changes to road layouts, and details will be shared with the public when finalised.

Update on the work at the railway station

Find out more about Phase 2b proposals and take part in the consultation here

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