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 […]
West Sussex County Council requests new powers to improve road safety and tackle congestion
West Sussex County Council is planning to use new powers to improve safety and tackle congestion by enforcing moving traffic offences in the county, it has said. The council has applied to the Department for Transport (DfT) for additional powers to enable it to enforce offences which could previously only be enforced by the police. […]
West Sussex County Council becomes fourth local authority to be granted lane rental powers
West Sussex County Council has received approval from the Secretary of State for Transport to launch a new scheme aimed at reducing the disruption and congestion from road works in the county. The West Sussex Lane Rental Scheme (WSLRS), which came into force on 1 December 2022, allows the council to require payment of charges […]
£7.4million worth of road surface improvements completed in just six months at 197 sites in West Sussex
A total of £7.4million worth of road surface improvement schemes were completed at 197 sites countywide in West Sussex in just six months. From April to October, 138km of road were either completely resurfaced or had surface dressing or micro-asphalt treatments. The three programmes of work comprised: Thirty-eight resurfacing schemes, totalling approximately 25km in length, […]