ADEPT: Greenprint is the blueprint for verge management
South Gloucestershire Council and West Sussex County Council are trialling a new way to manage grass verges, including using cuttings to generate energy and reduce the carbon footprint associated with highways maintenance. Greenprint is a pioneering green carbon laboratory project which is exploring the potential in non-operational highways ‘green’ assets. Chris Harris, lead officer for […]
Better Roads campaign: West Sussex’s commitment to improving road conditions continues
A further package of multi-million-pound road repairs and improvements has started in West Sussex, proactively tackling the council’s current pothole issues and also investing in larger-scale resurfacing across the county’s 4,000km road network. Following additional funds being added to last year’s budget for highways maintenance, West Sussex County Council is committed to tackling the impact […]
Driving forward with multi-million-pound boosts for West Sussex bus travel
Two new initiatives are underway to further improve bus travel in West Sussex. More than 400 Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) digital displays are being installed countywide in a £3.3million programme and traffic lights are also being upgraded at 24 junctions to give buses priority in a £1.4million scheme. The improvements are all part of West Sussex […]
New discounted bus fare to launch for young people in West Sussex
Young people aged 16 to 20 will soon be able to qualify for a discounted bus fare with the launch of a new ‘16 to 20 Bus Saver’ scheme developed by West Sussex County Council alongside bus operators and funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). From Sunday 22 October this year, young people will […]
Process to balance the budget ‘challenging but achievable’ says West Sussex County Council
Proposals to balance the budget for the coming year (2024/25) are ‘challenging but achievable’ according to the latest financial position released by West Sussex County Council. Release date: 17 October 2023 Like many councils across the country, West Sussex County Council is facing severe financial pressures, caused by high levels of inflation, but also by: […]
Strategic £29.5 million road improvement scheme officially opens in Arun
The £29.5million Angmering and Littlehampton road scheme on the A259 was officially opened this month. Two new sections of dual carriageway, totalling 2km in length, have been built and will: • reduce journey times• cut traffic congestion – saving around 670 tons of CO2 per year• support existing and future housing and commercial developments in […]
Investing in better roads in West Sussex
West Sussex has said it will monitor the impact this increased funding has on the condition of the road network and will review if further investment is required The council is investing a further £4.5 million into maintaining the county’s highways and roads following a sharp increase in the number of safety defects and issues […]
West Sussex County Council says abuse of its highways staff will not be tolerated
West Sussex County Council has said it is disappointed that a number of its staff have reported that they have received abuse from members of the public whilst completing essential work on the highway network. The council said it understands the frustration that some members of the public have regarding the condition of the county’s […]
New Active Travel pathway in Findon Valley, West Sussex officially opens
A shared cycle and footway linking Findon Village and Findon Valley, the third in a series of Active Travel Fund schemes in West Sussex has officially opened. The project, which runs alongside the A24, joins two further projects completed last year in Drayton and Shoreham in providing improvements for cyclists and pedestrians in the county. […]
Green light for £17.4million boost for West Sussex bus travel
The money will be used to increase bus passenger numbers, which in turn will help support the local economy and reduce traffic congestion. The green light has been given for a £17.4million boost for bus service improvements in West Sussex. West Sussex County Council successfully bid for the Government cash injection, aimed at increasing bus […]
