Glossary
Glossary
Scheme
The set of planned improvements being delivered, in this case the Ersham Road Roundabout scheme in Hailsham.
A259
A key route through Hailsham which connects the town centre with the A22 and surrounding communities.
Movement and Access Strategy for Hailsham and Hellingly (MASHH)
A transport strategy published in 2012 that identified a package of improvements required to support future growth in and around Hailsham.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
A charge paid by developers to help fund infrastructure needed to support growth. Funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy is helping to deliver this scheme.
Feasibility and Option Development
Early-stage work to assess whether a scheme is needed and identify possible solutions.
Preliminary Design
An intermediate design stage where proposals are developed in more detail and refined following consultation, technical assessments and stakeholder feedback.
Detailed Design
The final stage of design where all technical details are completed, including layouts, materials and construction requirements, before the scheme is built.
Construction
The stage when the planned improvements are built on site. This may include temporary traffic management measures while works are carried out.
Public Consultation
A process where members of the public, businesses and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes before decisions are made.
Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
A legal document used by the local highway authority to regulate how roads are used. TROs can introduce measures such as parking restrictions, loading restrictions and waiting restrictions.
Traffic Regulation Order Pre-Consultation (Informal Consultation)
An informal stage carried out before the legal process, used to gather early feedback on proposed traffic regulation changes.
Traffic Regulation Order Consultation (Formal Consultation)
The statutory process where proposed Traffic Regulation Orders are formally advertised and the public can submit comments or objections.
Planning Committee
A committee of elected councillors who review specific proposals, including unresolved objections to Traffic Regulation Orders, and resolve to support or reject officer recommendations.
Tree Consultation
A consultation process to gather feedback on proposals affecting trees, such as removal or changes, including environmental considerations.
Roundabout
A type of road junction where traffic travels around a central island and gives way to vehicles already using the roundabout.
Toucan Crossing
A signal-controlled crossing designed for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Puffin Crossing
A signal-controlled pedestrian crossing that uses sensors to monitor crossing demand and adjust crossing times where necessary.
Shared-Use Path
A route that can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists.
Active Travel
Everyday journeys made by walking, wheeling or cycling.
Road Safety Audit
An independent review undertaken during the design process to identify potential road safety issues and opportunities for improvement.
Loading Restrictions
Controls on when and where vehicles can stop to load or unload, helping to reduce congestion and keep traffic moving.
Waiting Restrictions
Restrictions on the highway that prohibit vehicles from waiting or parking in a specific location, often shown by road markings such as double yellow lines.
Bus Layby
A designated area beside the carriageway where buses can stop to pick up and set down passengers without blocking traffic.
Landscaping
Planting, trees, grassed areas and other environmental improvements delivered as part of a highway scheme.
Phasing Plans
Plans showing how construction works will be carried out in stages to help manage disruption and maintain access where possible.
Road Space Booking
A process used to coordinate roadworks and other activities on the highway network to minimise disruption.