Decision - Street Scene Policy
Decision maker
Transport & Sustainability Committee
Report author
David Fisher
Published
21 Feb 2024
Reference
7145
As published
the council's own words, uneditedStart consultation on a draft street scene policy
1) That Committee agrees to approve the draft policy to ensure that the Council follows national guidance so that all works meet the guidance when being carried out in the City. 2) That Committee agrees to formally start a consultation with relevant stakeholders to develop a full policy that works for the City.
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The policy sets out how Brighton & Hove City Council will control licensed construction items, such as scaffolding, hoardings, skips and portable toilets, placed on public highways. It aims to balance construction activity with safe, accessible and inclusive use of footways and carriageways across Brighton and Hove.
Recommendation
Adopt a balanced approach to licensing construction items on highways, maintaining access for pedestrians, cyclists and disabled users while permitting construction works.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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Construction companiesPedestriansCyclistsDisabled usersBrighton & Hove City Council
Next steps
parsed- Construction companies should consult the Highway’s Regulation Department at Brighton & Hove City Council before placing construction items on the highway.
- Applicants should submit licence applications through the council’s website.
- The Department should review valid applications and convey licence decisions within a maximum of 10 days, unless public consultation or other issues require longer.
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