South Street bus stop relocation - Traffic Regulation Order advertisement

Overview

South Street Bus Stop Relocation and Public Realm Improvement Traffic Regulation Order formal advertisement.

A Formal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) advertisement relating to the relocation of the existing bus stop and associated public realm improvements in South Street, Eastbourne will take place from 29 August – 26 September 2025.  

Scheme Progress 

An informal consultation was undertaken between 27 January 2025 to 16 February 2025.

Feedback received has been considered and has been incorporated into the designs. 

Background

East Sussex County Council are working to enhance and promote the vitality of the Town Centre.  

As part of the South Street bus stop relocation scheme in Eastbourne, the existing bus stop in South Street will be relocated from outside Simply Patisserie to between Wish Road and Hardwick Road. This will improve pedestrian accessibility, enhance traffic flow, and create a safer, more attractive town centre environment.

Proposal Plans

To enable the relocation of the bus stop and associated improvements, a number of changes to parking and waiting restrictions along South Street are proposed as part of this Traffic Regulation Order.

A TRO is a legal document that controls traffic flow, parking, and speed limits. TROs manage the road network for all users, including pedestrians, and improve road safety and access to facilities.

The formal Traffic Regulation Order proposes:

1. Removal of Bus stop clearway (No Stopping At Any Time Except Buses) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road. 

2. Removal of 24 metres of Parking bays (Permit Holders (zone G) or Pay and Display, Mon to Sat, 8am-6pm, Maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 1 hour) in: South Street between Hardwick Road and Wish Road.  

3. Introduction of 18.9 metres of Parking bays (Permit Holders (zone G) or Pay and Display, Mon to Sat, 8am-6pm, Maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 1 hour) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road. 

4. Introduction of Bus stop clearway (No Stopping At Any Time Except Local Buses) in: South Street between Hardwick Road and Wish Road. 

The following changes are proposed after consultation with local stakeholders. 

1. Introduction of a 6.6 metre Disabled Persons Parking Place (Blue Badge Holders Only, Maximum stay 3 hours, no return within 2 hours) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road. 

The proposals to relocate the bus stop aim to:

• enhance accessibility and convenience for pedestrians to public transport services in the town centre and ensuring South Street is more user friendly for all.
• reconfigure parking spaces to balance accessibility and traffic management.
• enhance accessibility by providing one blue badge holder parking bay.
• help create a safer, healthier, and more vibrant town centre that increases visitor numbers and supports local businesses.
• continue our wider improvements to the public realm in the town centre.
• help to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.

Traffic Regulation Order

Copies of the proposed Order, plans showing the proposed changes and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order can be viewed and downloaded via the links at the bottom of this page. A physical copy will also be available to view at County Hall Reception, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a different format, or you have difficulties accessing the documents generally, please email the Major Projects & Growth Team at: MajorProjectsandGrowth@eastsussex.gov.uk  or telephone East Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193

Why your views matter

The representations we receive during this Traffic Regulation Order consultation stage will provide invaluable feedback that will help inform the decision-making process on how the schemes proposals should advance.

You can also make a representation via email at MajorProjectsandGrowth@eastsussex.gov.uk using the following reference: TRO/527 

or by post to:

South Street bus stop relocation TRO/527
Major Projects & Growth
East Sussex County Council
County Hall
Lewes
BN7 1UE

Please ensure that you provide your name and email contact details in your representation, so that we will be able to provide a response. Any representations missing contact information will not be able to be considered towards this TRO consultation.

All representations must be received by 23:59 on 26/09/2025.

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