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Pavement widening proposals at High St, Old Town

Have your say on Old Town plans

East Sussex County Council is asking residents in Hastings for their views on proposals aimed at cutting road accidents, improving traffic flow and creating a safer environment for pedestrians in the Old Town.

After carrying out a study to examine the impact of the opening of the Jerwood Gallery on traffic levels in the Old Town, the authority considered options for improving pedestrian facilities and limiting the amount of through traffic travelling along High Street.

The proposals, which will be presented at a public exhibition and in an online consultation, include improving the pavements, revising on-street parking arrangements, introducing speed reduction measures and reversing the existing one-way system in a section of High Street and in Courthouse Street.

The council aims to deter vehicles using the High Street as a through route. Cllr Carl Maynard, County Council lead member for Transport and Environment, said:

“Residents have told us that motorists using the  High Street have been an increasing problem recently.

“The measures we’re proposing are aimed at making the Old Town a more attractive place for pedestrians, which will help the local economy by encouraging more people to visit.

“With any scheme like this, it’s vital we take into account people’s opinions and that’s why we’re hoping as many people as possible will come along to the public exhibition and take part in our consultation.”

Proposals in the consultation include:

  • Reversing the existing one-way system in High Street, between George Street and Roebuck Street and in Courthouse Street
  • Revising on-street parking arrangements
  • A new pavement at the lower end of High Street, on the western side of the road, from the junction with George Street to join with the existing footpath towards Swan Terrace
  • Widening the pavement on the eastern side of High Street
  • Extending the section of raised road surface in High Street across the junction with George Street
  • Increasing the pavement width at the junction of High Street with the A259 to reduce vehicle speeds, and
  • A raised road surface in the High Street outside the Old Town Hall Museum. 

The public exhibition will be held at St Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall on Friday, 18 October from 2pm to 8pm and Saturday, 19 October from 10am to 4pm. People attending will be able to complete a questionnaire, which will also be available online at www.eastsussex.gov.uk/haveyoursay from Friday, 18 October until Friday, 15 November.

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Posted 12:13 Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 In: Home Ground

2 Comments

  1. Tylers Solicitors

    I am glad that somebody is taking road safety seriously. Far too many accidents due to bad safety management. That little bit of courtesy and thinking can save lives.

    Comment by Tylers Solicitors — Friday, Oct 4, 2013 @ 14:15

  2. Kev Towner

    Is St. Mary Star of the Sea wheelchair accessible? I just wanted to clarify, as it would be rather ironic if it wasn’t.

    Thanks,

    Kev

    Comment by Kev Towner — Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013 @ 17:40

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