Decision - Beach Access Update 2022

Brighton and Hove Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee Decided 3 Nov 2022 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Report author

Toni Manuel

Published

3 Nov 2022

Reference

6738

As published

the council's own words, unedited

Report to update on improvements made to access on the Brighton & Hove seafront.

RESOLVED: That the Committee: 1. Noted the progress made towards improving beach access in Brighton & Hove. 2. Supported the continuation of improvements to beach and seafront access in Brighton & Hove. 3 . Acknowledged the particular constraints in providing safe and independent access for wheelchair users and people with

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The report updates the Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee on progress improving beach access across Brighton & Hove, including the Black Rock boardwalk, accessible beach deck, beach wheelchairs and planned pathways. It highlights the continuing challenges of providing safe and independent access over shingle beaches and recommends continued improvements informed by disabled users and community consultation.

Recommendation

That the Committee notes progress towards improving beach access, supports the continuation of improvements to beach and seafront access, and acknowledges the particular constraints affecting safe and independent access for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

Financial impact

There are no direct financial implications arising from the recommendations. Future projects will be funded from existing capital and revenue resources or will require approved capital schemes before commencing.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Date in document

3 Nov 2022

Stakeholders named

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disabled people and people with mobility impairmentswheelchair users and their familiesBeach Access Team, Brighton and Hove (BAT)Beach Accessibility Working Group (BAWG)Brighton & Hove City Council Seafront Teamlocal residents and visitorscommunity groups

Next steps

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Continue improvements to beach and seafront access in Brighton & Hove.
Install the Saltdean Beach Pathway in November 2022.
Update the council website with a dedicated Seafront Access page and produce an access facilities video.
Continue consultation with BAT through the Beach Accessibility Working Group.
Undertake further trials and training before making the all-terrain electric wheelchair available for public use.
Progress accessible facilities through the Kingsway to the Sea project, subject to approval and funding.

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