A Formal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) advertisement relating to the relocation of the existing bus stop and associated public realm improvements in South Street, Eastbourne will take place from 29 August – 26 September 2025.
An informal consultation was undertaken between 27 January 2025 to 16 February 2025. The feedback has been considered, and the designs have been amended.
East Sussex County Council are working to enhance and promote the vitality of the Town Centre.
As part of the South Street bus stop relocation scheme in Eastbourne, the existing bus stop in South Street will be relocated from outside Simply Patisserie to between Wish Road and Hardwick Road. This will improve pedestrian accessibility, enhance traffic flow, and create a safer, more attractive town centre environment.
Proposal plans
To enable the relocation of the bus stop and associated improvements, a number of changes to parking and waiting restrictions along South Street are proposed.
The formal Traffic Regulation Order proposes:
- Removal of Bus stop clearway (No Stopping At Any Time Except Buses) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road.
- Removal of 24 metres of Parking bays (Permit Holders (zone G) or Pay and Display, Mon to Sat, 8am-6pm, Maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 1 hour) in: South Street between Hardwick Road and Wish Road.
- Introduction of 18.9 metres of Parking bays (Permit Holders (zone G) or Pay and Display, Mon to Sat, 8am-6pm, Maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 1 hour) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road.
- Introduction of Bus stop clearway (No Stopping At Any Time Except Local Buses) in: South Street between Hardwick Road and Wish Road.
The following changes are proposed after consultation with local stakeholders.
- Introduction of a 6.6 metre Disabled Persons Parking Place (Blue Badge Holders Only, Maximum stay 3 hours, no return within 2 hours) in: South Street between Cornfield Lane and Wish Road.
The proposals to relocate the bus stop aim to:
- enhance accessibility and convenience for pedestrians to public transport services in the town centre and ensuring South Street is more user friendly for all
- reconfigure parking spaces to balance accessibility and traffic management.
- enhance accessibility by providing one blue badge holder parking bay.
- help create a safer, healthier, and more vibrant town centre that increases visitor numbers and supports local businesses
- continue our wider improvements to the public realm in the town centre.
- help to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
The proposals have been subject to consultation with local residents, stakeholder groups, Eastbourne Borough Council, the local County Council members, and statutory bodies including Sussex Police. Comments received from the statutory consultees have been addressed and, where appropriate, reflected in the final design.
To have your say, visit our consultation page: https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/south-street-bus-stop-relocation-traffic-regulatio