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Road Name Broxmead Lane

Village/Town/Parish Cuckfield, Ansty and Staplefield CP 

Specific Location: Works o/s Broxmead Stables with road closed between the junctions with Sloughgreen Lane B2215 and Pickwell Lane.

Reason for TTRO: Daytime road closure for replacement
telecoms pole works.
Proposed Start: Date / Time Date: 24th June 2026 Time: 08:00
Proposed End: Date / Time Date: 24th June 2026 Time: 18:00
The restriction will be effective: Day-time only from 08:00 to
(time) 18:00
Access arrangements: Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians
Applicant name: BARR ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD on behalf of Openreach
Applicant

Contact tel number:07944625140
Any other details: For more information about this proposed TTRO please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB1489...

The application has been processed and we will advise further of any changes if applicable.

Yours faithfully,
West Sussex County Council
Highway Network Management Team

Following strong public, partner, and police support, Mid Sussex District Council is extending the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Car Cruising for three more years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This decision follows strong support from residents, Sussex Police, Burgess Hill Town Council and parish councils. 

The PSPO was first introduced in 2020 and renewed in 2023, helping to reduce dangerous and disruptive correlated behaviour. In Burgess Hill, reports of problems linked to car cruising have fallen from 73 incidents between 2020 and 2023 to just 30 incidents between April 2023 and August 2025. This shows the PSPO is playing an important role in keeping public spaces safe. 

Earlier this year, the Council invited residents to share their experiences and concerns through a public consultation on car cruising. The consultation received 47 responses, with 45 in favour of extending the PSPO to help keep their neighbourhoods safe. 

Residents highlighted ongoing problems such as late-night noise, dangerous driving, large car meets and intimidating behaviour. Many also raised concerns about the impact these issues have on sleep, wellbeing, and road safety. 

Sussex Police, Burgess Hill Town Council, and parish councils have all backed the extension of the PSPO. The Order covers areas in Burgess Hill, the A2300/Jobs Lane corridor, and the Birches Industrial Estate in East Grinstead to mitigate car cruising, dangerous driving, and anti-social vehicle gatherings in these areas. 

Mid Sussex District Council remains committed to protecting local communities and ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed safely by everyone. 

For more information and to view the updated PSPO, visit Anti-Social Driving - Mid Sussex District Council.

 

Residents in Mid Sussex have recycled more than 2,000 tonnes of food waste in four months using Mid Sussex District Council’s new collection service, ahead of the national deadline for the Government’s Simpler Recycling legislation. 

The national legislation mandates that all councils must implement food waste recycling schemes by 31 March 2026. Mid Sussex District Council is leading the way in West Sussex by being the first council to roll out food waste recycling across the county, following a successful pilot since 2022. 

Since the programme launched on 3 November 2025, 2,214 tonnes of food waste have been collected in Mid Sussex. This equates to around 21 tonnes per day or 2.2kg per household. This amount of food waste weighs the same as about 1,500 cars, 160 double-decker buses, or 450 African elephants. 

Serving 72,000 households, the programme represents one of the largest service expansions for the district. This includes 40 new and 200 revised collection routes, and 36 new local jobs to support the service. Other positive outcomes include an overall increase in the recycling rate for the district, from 42.98% in 2024/25 to 55.59% in 2025/26, a reduction in dry recycling contamination from 5.86% to 4.07%, and a reduction in food waste in the residual waste stream of 2,537.31 tonnes over the same period. 

The Council’s food waste recycling was introduced with operational support from national waste contractor, Serco, and programme management and advisory support from Founds Group, as part of a major transformation of the district’s waste and recycling services. These changes have reshaped the way waste is managed across Mid Sussex. Collections now follow a 1, 2, 3 schedule, with food waste collected every week, recycling every two weeks and general waste every three weeks. 

Insights gathered from the Council’s pilot programme played a crucial role in shaping the rollout. Data collected during the pilot demonstrated the benefits and support towards recycling food waste. By separating food waste correctly, the average household had 40% less in their general waste bin each week. 87% of residents who took part in the pilot confirmed their satisfaction with the service. 

Implementing food waste recycling reflects the Council’s continual commitment to deliver high-quality services for residents while also supporting a more sustainable future. By collecting food waste each week, the programme significantly reduces the amount of waste in general rubbish bins and helps create renewable fuel. 

Cllr Chris Hobbs, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Customer Services, said “We’re proud to champion food waste recycling in Sussex. Delivering this service months ahead of the deadline reflects our commitment to reducing waste and supporting sustainable energy. We thank our residents and Serco crews for embracing this positive step forward for our community.”  

Food waste collected across West Sussex is currently processed outside the county but will soon be recycled at the Anaerobic Digestion facility in Horsham. West Sussex County Council has invested in converting the Mechanical Biological Treatment site and updated key transfer stations to process source-separated food waste. The improved facility will efficiently turn the county’s food waste into renewable energy and biofertiliser, helping cut waste, lower emissions, and boost recycling performance across the county. 

The introduction of the service coincides with the Council becoming one of the first in England to implement three-weekly general waste collections, delivered by Serco, supporting national ambitions to reduce landfill and increase recycling rates. The Government’s recycling strategy aims for 60% of domestic waste to be recycled by 2030. 

Robin Mills, Serco’s Senior Contract Manager ‘South’ Region, comments: 

“It has been a privilege to work in partnership with Mid Sussex District Council to deliver these important service changes. Reaching these milestones so quickly reflects the strong commitment of local residents and the exceptional hard work of our collection crews, whose professionalism and dedication deserve our sincere thanks”.

Residents across Mid Sussex have shared their experience with the programme and how it’s made a difference to their recycling habits. 

“I am actually putting so much less into landfill than I’ve ever done before, and it made me realise that it was the food waste that was taking up most of the space in my kitchen bin.”  

“They are doing really well, and I think it’s a great idea – I for one have had a lot less in my landfill bin.” 

The Council recently launched a new app, giving residents more choice in how they access information and services. A key feature is its integration of waste management services, including bin collection dates and the option for users to set collection reminders.  

The Council would like to thank residents for their patience during the rollout of new bins, routes, and collection frequencies. With some teething issues expected with a rollout of this scale, their active participation has played a key role in the programme’s success. 

The Council will expand its recycling programme in line with the Government’s requirement to include soft plastics, like food packaging and wrapping, from 2027. 

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West Sussex local authorities were expecting a decision from the Government on Local Government Reorganisation in our area by the end of March. The Government has today issued an update. They have not made a decision on which unitary solution to apply in Sussex and instead have confirmed they will be running a second consultation on plans covering the whole of Sussex.

The new consultation will see two variations on the proposals already submitted by Sussex local authorities. The first proposed modification is moving Chichester District Council into a unitary with Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council. Leaving a second unitary in West Sussex comprising Arun District Council, Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council.

The second modification would see boundary changes moving wards in Falmer, Peacehaven and Saltdean from Lewes District Council in East Sussex to Brighton & Hove City Council.

The consultation will begin after the local elections in May, and a decision is expected in the summer after the consultation period closes and new representations are considered.  The overall timescale for reorganisation remains the same with elections to the new shadow unitary authorities expected in 2027 preparing for the new authorities to formally launch in 2028.

Cllr Robert Eggleston, Leader of Mid Sussex District Council, said:  

"This further delay from Government is disappointing and creates unnecessary uncertainty for our communities. Councils across West Sussex have been preparing in good faith for a clear decision by the end of March, and this late shift to an additional consultation compresses the timescales we need to plan properly for any reorganisation. The Government has not come forward with any evidence base to justify its proposals which makes their announcement very surprising.

“A smooth transition depends on clarity, stability, and sufficient time to prepare new structures that protect services and ensure residents are properly supported. The continued uncertainty makes that more challenging.

“Despite this, we remain fully committed to working closely with our partners across West Sussex. Our priority is, and always will be, delivering the best outcomes for the people we serve, and we will, of course, respond to the consultation in an objective and evidenced based way. I hope that the Government will assess it in the same way.”

We will be sharing the consultation information and further details as they become available.

The government statement is available at: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2026-03-25/hcws1455 and the latest correspondence is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c3d6e4cdfd19de13d0f59e/SoS_-_Letter_to_Sussex_Leaders_25.03.26.pdf 

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Editor’s Notes 

Pre-election period   The pre-election period is a time of heightened sensitivity in the runup to elections or referendums. During this period, local authorities and central government departments must take particular care to avoid any activity that could influence, or be perceived to influence, the outcome of an election. This includes: 

 avoiding major policy announcements 

• not issuing material which could affect public support for a political party 

• ensuring public resources are not used in ways that could affect electoral competition. 

These restrictions apply until the close of polls on 7 May. 

You can find more information on pre-election period restrictions at: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05262/  

 

 

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West Sussex County Council and NHS Sussex have developed a new plan to improve experiences and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

A shared commitment to providing earlier, more consistent and connected support services is set out in the new West Sussex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2026 to 2030.

West Sussex County Councillor Jacquie Russell, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning, said: “We want every child and young person with SEND in West Sussex to feel included, supported and able to thrive.” 

The new SEND strategy has been developed with families, young people, schools, health services and the West Sussex Parent Carer Forum. It focuses on the things families have said matter most to them: 

Getting help earlier - families often face long waits or uncertainty when trying to access support. The strategy commits to improving early help, so children and young people can receive the right support at the right time, without always needing a formal plan. 

Clearer, more joined‑up support - education, health and social care services will work more closely together. This means families won’t have to repeat their story and will find it easier to understand what support is available. 

Support closer to home - more children and young people will be able to attend local schools or provision that can meet their needs, reducing long journeys and keeping children connected to their community. 

Better communication - the strategy places a strong emphasis on listening to families and improving communication, including clearer updates and easier access to information and advice. 

Preparing young people for their future - young people with SEND will get earlier support to move into adulthood - whether that means further education, work opportunities, independent living or local activities that help them feel included. 

Improving emotional wellbeing – a commitment to better support for mental health, reducing waiting times and increasing help available in schools and communities. 

These priorities reflect the voices of children, young people and parents who contributed through workshops, surveys, events and via the West Sussex Parent Carer Forum. 

Councillor Russell said: “This new strategy is built on what families have told us needs to improve, and it sets out clear commitments to making services easier to access, better joined up, and more responsive. Above all, it is about helping children and young people achieve their full potential, no matter their starting point. While there is more to do, this marks an important step in our ongoing work to improve the experiences of children, young people and their families.” 

Dr Amy Dissanayake, NHS Sussex Executive Lead for SEND, and local GP said: “For children and young people with SEND, getting the right support early can make a life‑changing difference. This strategy sets out how local NHS services will work more closely with education, social care and, crucially, families, to improve access to support and respond to needs earlier and more consistently. 

“We know there is still much work to be done to meet the ambitions of this strategy, but its priorities reflect what families have told us they really need. That is why we are committed to delivering on this work - strengthening joined‑up support across education settings and communities, improving emotional wellbeing, and helping children and young people achieve better outcomes as they grow. 

“Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, feedback, and comments to inform this strategy – an important step in improving local support.” 

Rowan Westwood, CEO of the West Sussex Parent Carer Forum said: “We are pleased to endorse the West Sussex SEND Strategy 2026–2030. Parent carers, children and young people have played a meaningful role in shaping this strategy, and we welcome the strengthened commitments to co‑production, early intervention, inclusive practice, communication and accountability.  

“While we know there is significant work ahead to deliver real and lasting improvements, this strategy provides a clearer, more honest and more ambitious framework for change.”  

The new strategy is available to read in full on the West Sussex SEND Local Offer website. 

For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

West Sussex County Council is reaffirming its commitment to improving the county’s roads as an unusually high number of potholes have appeared this winter.

The council’s Highways teams are carrying out more repairs than this time in previous years, but the number of road defects is also on the rise.

While many roads are in good condition, last month alone, more than 7,000 potholes were reported, more than double the 2,300 in February 2025. At the same time our crews repaired more than 3,700 defects, compared with 2,500 in February last year.

And West Sussex is not alone – the numbers reflect a rise seen across the country as months of persistent rain and rapidly changing temperatures put pressure on road surfaces.

Fixing ‘as quickly as possible’

Councillor Joy Dennis is the county council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport. She said:  “I know how disruptive potholes are and how strongly people feel about them. Our communities expect and deserve safe and reliable roads, and the council is working hard to maintain them.

“By increasing the number of teams and amount of resource we have available, we have been able to repair more potholes than last year. We have 22 crews working across the county throughout the week, including evenings and weekends, so we can fix problems as quickly as possible.

“And we’re not just reacting to the problem. Our teams have been out working over the last few months preparing for the forecasted weather clearing drains and gullies to do everything we can to reduce the impact of so much rain.”

Focus on safety where the need is greatest

West Sussex County Council is responsible for maintaining 2,500 miles of road.

Cllr Dennis continued: “Some people understandably ask why we can’t simply resurface badly affected areas in one go. The reality is that resurfacing the entire network to the standard we all want would require around £400 million for resurfacing alone, which is far beyond the funding any local authority currently receives. We’d also need to carry out a large amount of other structural and drainage works, especially on the rural roads which don’t have the same underlying infrastructure as roads in urban areas do.”

“But what we are doing is to prioritise the busiest and fastest roads, those where safety needs are greatest, to make best use of our resources. That does mean some local roads receive more patch repairs than we would like but we are reviewing how to include more of these roads in future programmes.”

Innovation and long-term solutions  

The council will invest £60.7 million in maintaining and improving highways in West Sussex over the coming year. More than 70% of the budget is for work designed to limit the number of potholes forming in the first place, such as re-surfacing, large-scale patching and drainage improvements.

We continue to explore new and innovative techniques to make road surfaces more durable. For example, we’re trialling the use of biochar, a form of charcoal, within road layers to see if it will help the surface materials last longer as part of the LiveLabs2 Greenprint project funded by the Department for Transport. We’ve also been testing thermal patching, which reheats and reworks the existing road surface to create a more resilient repair.

Cllr Dennis added: “We will continue to explore every solution that helps us keep West Sussex moving. The scale of the challenge is real, but so is our commitment to dealing with it. We are grateful to residents for reporting issues and for their patience as we work through an exceptionally high volume of repairs.”

Further information

7,134 potholes were reported to the council in February 2026 compared with 2,366 in February 2025.

3,701 potholes were repaired in February 2026 compared with 2,533 in February 2025.

 

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For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

West Sussex County Council has welcomed new Government guidelines to help keep smartphones out of schools during the school day, after raising concerns about their impact on children’s learning and wellbeing.

The Department for Education’s guidance comes after Councillor Jacquie Russell, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning and Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Bob Lanzer had written to the Secretary of State for Education to share feedback from teachers, school staff and health professionals.

The letter from Cllr Russell and Cllr Lanzer called for national legislation that would require all primary school settings to be smartphone free during the school day.  The letter specified that legislation should focus on primary settings, acknowledging that secondary schools may require more flexibility due to educational, safeguarding and practical considerations.

Although the new guidance is not statutory, the Cabinet Members have acknowledged it is a positive step forward to help tackle the issue of smartphones in schools.

Cllr Russell said: “We work closely with schools across the county. We have a responsibility to ensure children and young people learn in environments that are safe, supportive and help them reach their full potential, aligned with Our Council Plan priorities.

“Professionals across West Sussex have told us time and again that smartphones in primary schools create unnecessary distractions and expose children to content they are not emotionally ready to deal with.

“We want to help teachers and school staff by ensuring there are clear rules and consistent approaches for managing changes in the school environment, including the use of new technologies. The new guidelines support those aims.”

A response by Olivia Bailey MP, Minister for Early Education, highlighted the Government’s new mobile phones in schools guidance.

She said the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s new three-month ‘Growing up in the online world’ consultation also offers people the chance to share their views on a range of measures. These include determining the right minimum age for children to access social media, and whether the mobile phones in schools guidance should go a step further and become a legally binding requirement .

Cllr Lanzer said: “Children’s emotional health and wellbeing must always come first.

“The Minister’s response makes clear that the public now has a real opportunity to help shape future measures that protect children and young people online and when using digital devices, by taking part in the new consultation.

“I strongly encourage children, young people, parents, teachers, health professionals and everyone across West Sussex to share their views.”

TAKE PART: Growing up in the online world: a national consultation (closes 26 May 2026).

For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

West Sussex County Council’s programme of improvements to bus services across the county will be extended following a £32.7million grant from the Department for Transport (DfT).The Local Authority Bus Grant will contribute to the council’s bus improvement programme over the next four years, helping maintain reliable and accessible bus services that support local journeys, jobs and essential services.

For the 2026/27 financial year, this includes:

• £4 million set aside to continue to improve bus travel across the county through upgraded infrastructure,
• £5.2 million allocated to support bus services, along with fare schemes including concessions for young people.

Since 2022, the county council has invested £21m in measures to make bus journeys better. Projects delivered through this grant includes new bus lanes and traffic light priority at junctions for buses on busy routes, the installation of 548 real-time passenger information displays, a pilot scheme supporting local councils with bus shelter installations, and accessibility upgrades at 298 bus stops.

The county council has also made the bus network more affordable with more than one million journeys having been made by young people using the discounted bus fare, and over 38,000 trips taking place through Book-a-Bus, the county’s demand responsive bus service. These enhancements have been well received by residents, with the latest 2024/25 Transport Focus survey showing overall satisfaction with bus services has risen to 86%, up from 81% and ahead of the 83% national average.

Councillor Joy Dennis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This continued investment from the DfT allows us to build on the progress already made and maintain our focus on improving bus services for our communities across the county. Reliable public transport plays a key role in supporting a sustainable and prosperous economy, helping people stay connected to their jobs, services and one another.

“Results from the Transport Focus survey shows appreciation for our bus network. This is encouraging feedback that the improvements delivered in recent years are making a difference.

“We will continue working closely with local bus operators, as well as our parish, district and borough council partners, to identify areas where further improvements are needed. This shared approach ensures we can deliver sustainable and accessible bus services that meet the needs of our residents now and in the long term.”

See more about our bus improvements and view the interactive map of works and phases at www.westsussex.gov.uk/BusIt. Detailed spending plans for future years will be set out as the programme progresses. Further information, including the annual allocations set out in the grant, are published on the GOV.UK website.

 

Notes to Editors: The annual allocation of the Local Authority Bus Grant for West Sussex County Council are as follows:

• 2026/27: £4 million capital and £5.2 million revenue
• 2027/28: £4.1 million capital and £5.2 million revenue
• 2028/29: £4.2 million capital and £5.2 million revenue
• 2029/30: £4.3 million capital. The revenue allocation for this year has not been allocated at this time.

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Several innovative energy projects are being rolled out by the county council later this year to support the move to clean energy use across West Sussex.

These new projects follow a decade of work by the county council to expand local clean energy generation, including building two solar farms and installing many roof mounted solar photo voltaic (PV) systems. 

The council’s projects currently generate approximately 17 MWh of green electricity each year - enough to power more than 6,300 homes. They also provide a net annual income of more than £2 million to support the organisation. This income helps to offset the council’s own energy costs and supports essential local services by reducing expenditure on electricity and generating revenue from power exported to the grid. 

The new projects due to come on stream in 2026 include a large energy storage site, new solar PV and energy storage systems for schools and council buildings, and funding for energy efficiency upgrades.  

• Halewick Lane Energy Park - A 16MW energy storage system developed with our contractor, Enable Infrastructure, on a former waste site. Once operational, the system will store energy when it’s plentiful and make it available when renewable sources are not generating power. Building resilience through energy storage in this way helps the grid meet growing demands for clean electricity from domestic heat pumps and electric vehicles. The county council will also generate revenue by providing this service. 
• Solar PV & Battery Programme With more than 70 solar PV systems already installed on West Sussex schools, we've embarked on a new, 3-year programme to reduce corporate energy costs and carbon emissions. New solar PV & energy storage systems will be installed on approximately 60 corporate buildings and schools to make the most efficient use of the clean electricity generated. Designs are ready and are installations scheduled for the next eight sites, comprising schools, libraries, and fire stations.
• Energy Reinvestment Fund A new fund is being launched to invest in energy efficiency work, such as low energy lighting and insulation, which will help to reduce the amount of energy consumed in county council schools and corporate buildings for years to come. It is called a ‘reinvestment’ fund because the financial savings made by reducing energy consumption will pay back the cost of the energy measures installed over time, meaning that the funding can then be invested again to deliver further projects. 

These innovative clean energy projects support the county council’s commitment to protect the environment via its Energy Strategy and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

Cllr Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “I am delighted to see these new projects come to fruition. They are excellent examples of our support for the transition to clean, green energy and show how seriously we take our commitment to protecting the environment.   

“As with all our energy projects, these new initiatives are also built on sound financial foundations to ensure the county council can recover capital outlay and, where appropriate, deliver a return on investment, as seen through our 2 solar farms.”  

Tangmere solar farm, the authority’s first largescale renewable energy generation project saw 18,300 solar panels installed on the former RAF Tangmere site in 2015. The site has regularly exceeded projections for energy generation performance and financial return, enabling the county council to pay back the original £5 million cost of construction in just 8 years.  

The county council’s second solar farm on a closed landfill site at Westhampnett, near Chichester, has also performed well since opening in 2018. The 7.4MW site features 26,000 solar panels and a co-located 4MW battery system which can provide additional services to the electricity grid when needed.  

Westhampnett solar farm was the first council-owned site of its kind to be developed without the need of feed-in-tariffs, which were government subsidies for generating solar electricity. 

Pictured: Halewick Lane energy storage system - current works and design

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For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

The county council will invest £60.7 million maintaining and improving highways in West Sussex over the coming year following the budget for 2026 to 2027 being agreed at the meeting of Full Council in February.   

Councillor Joy Dennis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “I understand how frustrating it is for our residents when their daily journeys are impacted by poor road conditions and roadworks.  

“This budget demonstrates our continued commitment to improving our road network and keeping West Sussex moving. It not only recognises the important work we’re carrying out on the roads across the county but also provides much needed resources to continue to tackle the issues we’re seeing.  

“Over the last five years we have spent £273.6 million on improving and maintaining our highways. £150.9 million came from council funds, with the remaining £122.7 million provided by the Department for Transport (DfT). The majority of this, an average of 73.6% over the five years, was spent on preventative works such as surfacing, large scale patching and drainage works.  

“This ongoing commitment has been recognised by the DfT in their recent Local road maintenance ratings, where we received a ‘green’ status in the spend category, acknowledging our significant investment into maintaining the county’s roads. 

“With over 2,500 miles of roads, the equivalent distance of driving from Chichester to Rome and back, we face many challenges. This budget will help us to mitigate the continued pressures on our roads caused by the impact of climate change, including extreme weather events which has contributed to recent wide-scale flooding across the highways.” 

Councillors agreed to invest £168 million in funding from our capital programme over the next five years to continue to make improvements on our highway network.  

Over the next 12 months, our highways capital delivery programme will spend £40 million of this money delivering over 230 schemes across the county. Of these projects, 130 will involve carriageway patching and resurfacing, with funding allocated to repairing damage caused by the recent flooding. 

At the same time, £20.7 million of revenue funding will be spent on ongoing maintenance, including repairing potholes, small-scale carriageway patching, drainage maintenance, vegetation management and winter gritting. 

Councillor Jeremy Hunt, Cabinet Member for Finance and Property, said: “This year we are scheduled to receive £24.8 million from the DfT for our capital projects, the remaining funding for the work we will carry out on our highways will come from county council and external funds. 

“A potential further £7.5 million of funding will be made available by the DfT should we satisfy their performance-based criteria around preventative maintenance.  

“The council has also been able to allocate a further £2.4 million to our revenue budget, to be utilised as needed once we have been able to accurately assess the damage caused by the recent flooding.  

“The increasing demand for council services and rising costs mean it’s essential that our limited resources are carefully aligned with the priorities in [Our Council Plan] to ensure we provide services which offer maximum value for residents and support a prosperous economy.”

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