Decision - Fonthill & Newtown Road Safer, Better streets TRO

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure Decided 17 Jul 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure

Report author

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Published

9 Jul 2025

Reference

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As published

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Consideration was given to a report of the Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure. DECISION: The Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure: 1) Agrees that the two Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO-5-2025 and TRO-5b-2025) be sealed, and that the project proceeds to the construction phase under delegated authority. 2) Agrees and delegates authority to the Interim Corporate Director – City Operations to oversee the sealing of the TROs and progression to construction.

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The decision approves sealing two Traffic Regulation Orders for Fonthill and Newtown Road and allows the scheme to move to construction. The measures include changes to waiting and loading restrictions, closure of the western arm of Newtown Road to most vehicles, and a raised table at the Fonthill/Newtown Road junction.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

Seal Traffic Regulation Orders TRO-5-2025 and TRO-5b-2025, proceed to the construction phase under delegated authority, and delegate oversight of the TRO sealing and construction progression to the Interim Corporate Director – City Operations.

Financial impact

No specific amount stated. The scheme will be funded from the Safer Better Streets allocated budget, awarded as part of the council’s Local Transport Plan; future maintenance will be funded from existing revenue budgets.

Ward affected

Central Hove; Westbourne & Poets’ Corner

Decision maker

Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure

Date in document

17 Jul 2025

Stakeholders named

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ResidentsBusinessesRoad usersPedestriansCyclistsStakeholders who responded to the consultation

Next steps

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Seal Traffic Regulation Orders TRO-5-2025 and TRO-5b-2025.
Proceed with the Fonthill & Newtown Road scheme to the construction phase.
The Interim Corporate Director – City Operations will oversee sealing of the TROs and progression to construction.

Precedents

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