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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
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Petition opposes 'alienating' red route plans
An online petition opposing a proposed 'red route' traffic restriction in Brighton and Hove has collected over 900 signatures. Florist Pauline Ford set up the petition against the vehicle stopping rules outside her shop, claiming they "risk alienating a significant portion of our customer base". Brighton & Hove City Council's cabinet agreed in principle in March to create red routes on Western Road and Queens Road, and make existing restrictions permanent. The council's cabinet member for transport, Trevor Muten, said: "We're committed to working with traders, residents and visitors to ensure our red routes work well for everyone." Red routes, marked with signage and double red lines, bar motorists from stopping apart from in designated bays. Ms Ford said her Western Road shop would find loading larger floral arrangements challenging, struggle to take deliveries, and would not be able to have its window cleaner park outside. She said in the petition: "This red route could disproportionately affect those who rely on assistance to access our businesses. "Customers with disabilities, elderly patrons and those with limited mobility often depend on close and convenient parking or drop-off points." The council expects to implement the red route by the end of 2026, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Mr Muten said the Western Road red route would "go a long way in helping to keep this busy part of the city safe and moving" and the existing restrictions had prompted "a lot of positive feedback". "They've made travelling in those areas safer and journeys less congested and more reliable," he added. Brighton & Hove City Council will meet with Western Road traders when the proposal goes to public consultation later in 2025, the councillor said. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Red routes will impact business, say traders More no stopping 'red routes' planned for city No stopping rules introduced on Brighton roads Local Democracy Reporting Service Brighton & Hove City Council
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
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Bus fares kept below national cap, council says
Bus fares will continue to be discounted from later this month, Brighton & Hove City Council has confirmed. Short and medium length trips across the city will be capped below the national £3 single-journey price, which rose earlier this year. Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, said the cap was "really good news for thousands of people who use the city's buses". Prices for medium journeys will be subsidised from 28 April until autumn, the council said, while "short-hop" travel will remain at £1 until "at least the end of the year". From 28 April, medium length journeys will drop from £2.80 to £2.50, the council said. The type of trips covered by the fare include journeys from Seven Dials to George Street in Hove, or Palmeira Square to Brighton railway station in Queens Road. Longer journeys will still be capped at the national £3 limit. Student all-day fares will also be capped at a lower rate from the autumn, dropping to £4 from £4.40. Added discounts will be paid for through additional funding from the Department for Transport, the council added. Mr Muten said: "We've worked very hard with the city's bus operators to reduce the cost of medium length journeys, fares for students and extend the £1 short-hop fare offer until at least the end of the year. "Making bus travel more affordable means we can connect residents and students with work, education and communities. It also makes bus travel more enticing, meaning people can make more sustainable travel choices. "But this is just the start of an exciting 12 months with improvements to make bus journeys better for everyone." Bus fares were previously capped at £2 per single journey but this was raised to £3 at the start of 2025. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Councils given funding for zero-emission buses 'Strangest' items left on buses in 2024 Brighton & Hove City Council Brighton and Hove Buses
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Automotive
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More than £8m allocated to improve city's roads
More than £8m is to be spent on improving roads in Brighton and Hove during the next 12 months, a council has said. Councillors will be asked to approve a Local Transport Plan allocating central funding for roads, pavements and other transport infrastructure as well as a planned maintenance programme in the city. Brighton & Hove City Council plans to spend £4m of that sum on roads, £3m on safety and accessibility and £600,000 on pavements. Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, said: "Tackling potholes and improving our roads is a key priority for this council." The council said £2.1m of reactive maintenance funding will "look to address the most serious potholes first, while also taking a longer-term approach to help to prevent potholes forming in the first place". Councillor Muten added: "We've had many years of underinvestment, which has led to a huge backlog in repairs and maintenance. "The condition of our road surfaces is unacceptable, but this plan will see us prioritise the areas most in need of improvement over the next 12 months." Brighton & Hove has over 390 miles (627km) of roads and cycle lanes and 750 miles (1,207km) of pavement. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Brighton roads earmarked for safety works Council underspends budget on potholes and road repairs Brighton & Hove City Council
BBC News
19-04-2025
- Automotive
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More than £8m allocated to improve roads in Brighton and Hove
More than £8m is to be spent on improving roads in Brighton and Hove during the next 12 months, a council has said. Councillors will be asked to approve a Local Transport Plan allocating central funding for roads, pavements and other transport infrastructure as well as a planned maintenance programme in the city. Brighton & Hove City Council plans to spend £4m of that sum on roads, £3m on safety and accessibility and £600,000 on pavements. Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, said: "Tackling potholes and improving our roads is a key priority for this council." The council said £2.1m of reactive maintenance funding will "look to address the most serious potholes first, while also taking a longer-term approach to help to prevent potholes forming in the first place".Councillor Muten added: "We've had many years of underinvestment, which has led to a huge backlog in repairs and maintenance. "The condition of our road surfaces is unacceptable, but this plan will see us prioritise the areas most in need of improvement over the next 12 months."Brighton & Hove has over 390 miles (627km) of roads and cycle lanes and 750 miles (1,207km) of pavement.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Council raises £7m in fines from bus gates
Almost £7m has been raised in fines issued to motorists using bus gates installed in the centre of Brighton four years ago. A BBC Freedom of Information request has revealed more than 230,000 penalty notices have been issued at four sites within the Valley Gardens project since 2021, only 7% of which have been rescinded on appeal. Bus gates, a short section of road where only buses and authorised vehicles such as taxis can go through, were introduced at Marlborough Place, St Peters Place, St Georges Place and York Place. Trevor Muten, Brighton & Hove City Council cabinet member, said they were put in place to "improve traffic flow, safety and bus services". York Place alone has generated £4.2m in fines - that's more than half the total generated revenue from the four bus gates. Hannah McGrath, owner of Cloud 9 cake shop in York Place, said: "The bus gate causes people a bit of a problem for people coming to collect their cake and wanting to get as close to us as possible. "Lots of people get caught out all the time." Resident Nell Killick said: "If they've got to get their money from somewhere then it's almost fair game. "The cutting of services such as libraries and schools is more of an issue for me." Paul Marshall, a visitor and former Brighton resident, said: "I don't mind as they do reduce traffic. "And I don't mind the council making money as they do have to fund the services." Mr Muten said: "The notably smaller numbers of fines now being issued confirm drivers are more familiar with the restrictions and that signs clearly show where restrictions apply. "We believe drivers are well informed about the bus gates and can take steps to avoid being fined. Those who are fined can, of course, appeal. "Any revenue coming from these bus gates is used to improve our parking services and road safety and re-invested in local transport initiatives, including concessionary bus fares, supported bus services and safety measures." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Council makes £1.8m in bus lane fines this year New bus gate installed overnight despite protest Burst water main delays fines for using bus gate Brighton & Hove City Council
