Councillor Matthew Lock, East Sussex County Council's Lead Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, said: “I very much welcome this decision. It is a key milestone for the project, which will improve transport links and support the regeneration of Bexhill and Hastings for people and businesses.”
Provisional approval means the Department for Transport would expect to fund the scheme subject to:
- affordability
- any necessary statutory powers being obtained
- there being no significant changes to costs, scheme design or expected benefits.
A public inquiry into the Compulsory Purchase Orders will be held in the White Rock Theatre, Hastings, starting on Tuesday 10 November.
Reference:
PR 2557
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