Decision - Hove Station Footbridge

Brighton and Hove Transport & Sustainability Committee Decided 5 Dec 2023 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Transport & Sustainability Committee

Report author

Andrew Westwood

Published

19 Dec 2023

Reference

7093

As published

the council's own words, unedited

Report to highlight the issues associated with the footbridge and proposals for a new footbridge from the Moda development

1) That Committee notes the response to the original Deputation and further information within paragraphs 3.7 to 3.19. 2) That Committee notes the status of the existing Hove Station Footbridge, in particular the possibility the structure will require extensive repairs or replacement in the near future. 3) That Committee notes the early emerging nature of discussions relating to future development in the Hove Station Area and defers consideration to a future Committee regarding any potential funding options for maintaining or improving connectivity across the railway in the vicinity of Hove Station.

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The report explains that Brighton & Hove City Council is responsible for funding maintenance, repairs and lighting of the existing Hove Station footbridge, while Network Rail is responsible for inspections and safety. The Committee was asked to note the risks and defer consideration of funding for improved railway connectivity until development plans for the Hove Station area are more advanced.

Outcome

deferred

Recommendation

That the Committee note the response to the deputation, the status and potential repair or replacement of the existing footbridge, and defer consideration of potential funding options for maintaining or improving connectivity across the railway near Hove Station to a future Committee.

Financial impact

£0.250m has been set aside in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 capital programme for likely repairs, funded by Council borrowing. Replacement costs could exceed £20m, while an indicative £0.5m has been identified for the next round of repairs.

Ward affected

Goldsmid

Decision maker

Transport & Sustainability Committee

Date in document

5 Dec 2023

Stakeholders named

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Local residentsArtists Corner Residents GroupPeople with mobility impairmentsBrighton & Hove City CouncilNetwork RailModa LivingLCR PropertyThe Go Ahead GroupMatsim PropertiesLandowners in and around the Conway Street Industrial Area

Next steps

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Network Rail will complete a full assessment of the existing footbridge and provide an initial estimate for the next repairs.
Brighton & Hove City Council will continue working with Network Rail on maintaining or replacing the footbridge.
Consideration of funding options for improved connectivity will return to a future Committee when development plans are more advanced.
Any future bridge proposal will require consultation and agreements from the relevant landowner and Network Rail.

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