Introduction Consultations are considered valuable for getting community and stakeholder perspectives. There is even an expectation, from the Government, that where applicable consultations may take place. However particularly in transport, some councils can use them to block change. In contrast as an alternative other councils, especially during Covid, tried out
Eastbourne is one of the most car-dependent towns in the southeast. The reason? The alternatives to driving a car in Eastbourne just don’t meet the needs of most people. Too many cars on the road, and too many cars parked alongside the road, legally and illegally, lead to unsafe road
Airbourne 2023 is now over. But its carbon emissions remain in the atmosphere, adding to global warming. The emissions from Airbourne 2022 were estimated by Eastbourne Borough Council to be 241.5 tonnes C02e from the airshow event itself, and 6,033 tonnes C02e from the transport impact of event visitors. The
The existing approach to parking is no longer enough The current uninspiring consultation, on parking in Eastbourne Town centre, shows how nothing radical is being considered. Primarily it does not help to meet the Borough Council’s 2030 carbon target. https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/eastbourne-informal-2022/ Eastbourne There are a large number of underused car parks
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