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Traffic Calming on the Kingston Road Lewes and at the Swan Inn?

Traffic Calming on the Kingston Road Lewes and at the Swan Inn is not likely to happen anytime soon because of the ESCC ‘sitting on their hands’ and the Lewes Town Council being caught up in ‘administrative’ processes!

A report by Vic Ient

9th April 2024

As some in Lewes may know, I have been corresponding with East Sussex County Council (ESCC) about my concerns for safety along the Kingston Road and at the Swan Inn junction, Lewes. I have also been in touch with the Lewes Town Council to gain their support as, so far, ESCC are finding all sorts of excuses to do nothing. ESCC are not willing to change their stance until there is a death or serious injury. Also, despite my appeal, I fear the Lewes Town Council, will not take a lead on this issue and put together a funding plan in the near future. It all adds up to delay, delay, delay!

It would be helpful if others take up the issue in order to show there is public support for action.

Here is my detailed report:

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