New Lane Rental scheme for roadworks

Roadworks in East Sussex MapA SCHEME could be implemented to reduce the length of time roadworks take on the busiest roads in the county.

At its meeting on Thursday, September 30, Cabinet approved plans to develop an East Sussex Lane Rental scheme, subject to approval from the Secretary of State for Transport.

Under the Department of Transport backed initiative, companies will be charged up to £2,500 per day for carrying out roadworks.

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Positive picture as extra £8.85m included in budget plans

BUDGETS to tackle climate change and maintain pavements and roads could be boosted by more than £8 million as financial planning for 2022/23 begins.

Having had to make savings of more than £138 million over the past decade, East Sussex County Council’s cabinet will discuss the possible investment of an extra £8.85 million on crucial areas when it meets on Thursday, September 30. Continue reading