Decision - Lane Rental Scheme

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 12 Feb 2026 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Tracy Beverley

Published

13 Feb 2026

Reference

7582

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report provides details of the developing Lane Renal scheme and makes recommendations on how to procced with implementation.

1) That Cabinet agrees that an application to the Secretary of State should be made to secure the required powers to introduce Lane Rental to Brighton and Hove City Council. 2) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director of City Operations to develop the Lane Rental Scheme in consultation with the Member for Transport and City Infrastructure, carry out stakeholder consultation on this scheme and apply to the Secretary of State for approval to introduce Lane Rental. 3) That the Committee delegates authority to the Corporate Director of City Operations, in consultation with the Member for Transport and City Infrastructure implement the Lane Rental Scheme following the Secretary of State approval.

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Brighton & Hove City Council proposes introducing a Lane Rental Scheme to charge for works on the busiest roads at the busiest times, encouraging shorter and less disruptive roadworks. Cabinet is asked to authorise an application to the Secretary of State and delegate responsibility for developing, consulting on and implementing the scheme if approval is obtained.

Recommendation

Cabinet should agree that an application be made to the Secretary of State to secure powers to introduce Lane Rental, delegate authority to the Corporate Director of City Operations to develop and consult on the scheme and submit the application, and delegate authority to implement the scheme after approval.

Financial impact

Estimated operating costs are approximately £0.36 million annually. Expected annual revenue is approximately £1.1 million to £1.6 million, with around £0.37 million to £0.62 million annually directed to highway maintenance after expenses; the remaining 50% will go into a ringfenced fund.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

12 Feb 2026

Stakeholders named

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utility companiespublic transport operatorsdisability representative groupsequalities groupsstatutory undertakersroad and street works promotersDepartment for TransportSecretary of State for Transport

Next steps

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Refresh and consult on the Traffic Sensitive Streets list.
Develop the proposed Lane Rental Scheme.
Conduct an industry stakeholder consultation.
Apply to the Secretary of State for approval, expected in October 2026.
Notify promoters at least 12 weeks before implementation if approval is granted.
Run a trial period before the expected April 2027 go-live date.
Review the scheme annually for effectiveness.

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