Eastbourne Town Centre - Burlington Road

Overview

The proposal aims to enhance accessibility and priority for walking and wheeling (people using wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility aids). It will improve connections for pedestrians and people with mobility issues in the town centre and to/from the seafront. This links with the earlier improvements between the railway station and Bankers Corner. It also links with plans for improvements between Bankers Corner and Langney Road.

The proposed scheme includes improvements to the public realm. This will use:

- new surface materials

- more trees and planters

- new seating and cycle parking

- bollards (both fixed and removeable).

The changes aim to increase visitor numbers, help local businesses and improve the public space in Victoria Place. This would enable a safer, healthier, and more vibrant town centre. People will be able to live, visit, shop, use services and spend their leisure time. It also helps to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal document that controls traffic flow, parking and speed-limits. TRO's manage the road network for all users, including pedestrians.

This TRO would allow pedestrianisation of the section of Terminus Road between Seaside Road and Grand Parade, known as ‘Victoria Place’. The proposed changes that would be included in the TRO are:

• Restrict access to this section of Terminus Road between 10am and 6pm. Removable bollards will be in place for this. Outside of these hours, access will be allowed for loading and unloading only.
• Reverse the existing one way. Vehicles would enter from Seaside Road and exit via Burlington Road.

• Create a public space by closing the section of Terminus Road between Burlington Road and Grand Parade.
• Remove all on street parking bays on Terminus Road between Grand Parade and Seaside Road.
• Change the current one-way system on Burlington Road. Vehicular access to Burlington Road Car Park and Elms Road would be via Burlington Road. There will be no loss of parking on Burlington Road.
• Remove existing westbound bus stop on Seaside Road outside British Heart Foundation.
• Remove existing northbound bus stop on Terminus Road.
• Relocate two disabled parking spaces on Seaside Road from the southern side to northern side of the road.

Why your views matter

We want to hear your views on the proposals. All feedback will be considered.

Any comments will need to be emailed to tros@eastsussex.gov.uk by the closing date.

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