So the powers that be at Westminster have finally had their say. And ruled that the byelaw prohibiting cycling on Eastbourne’s various promenades should not be amended. After four years of consultations and debates that culminated in a local green… Continue Reading
More than a year has passed since our elected representatives overwhelmingly voted to amend the byelaw that bans cycling on Eastbourne’s promenades. And finally, there is news. Time to break out the bubbly? Not so fast! While the Department for… Continue Reading
Eastbourne Borough Council published the formal notice to amend the seafront byelaw last week. If confirmed by DCLG, this will allow parts of Eastbourne promenade to permit cycling. Current plans include one level of promenade between The Pier and The… Continue Reading
On Wednesday 22nd July, Eastbourne Borough Council voted to amend their seafront byelaws. The change was to provide a future “designated route” for cyclists on the promenade. The amendment passed with 15 votes in favour. Two members of the public addressed the… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, Eastbourne councillors will be voting on wether to amend the seafront byelaws. The proposed change is to the wording of the byelaw that prohibits cycling. Byelaw 1 In byelaw 1, add , “” designated ” in relation to a route… Continue Reading
The chance to ride a bicycle along Eastbourne’s seafront came a step closer today as Eastbourne Borough Council have announced that they have been given permission to change the seafront byelaws. In May 2014 the full council voted in favour… Continue Reading