Responding to your feedback 

A 6-week public consultation was launched summer 2025 to gather feedback on the scheme and its design. 

We received more than 900 responses with almost two thirds (65%) of those being from people living in the Hove and Portslade area. 

Results showed strong support for widening pavements, better pedestrian crossings, upgrading cycle facilities and routes, and improving the public spaces. 

A majority also felt it would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists and make them more likely to visit the seafront, local shops, businesses and attractions. 

The scheme went out for a statutory 21 day Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation in early 2026. 

Thanks to the positive and constructive feedback we received from residents, businesses and other stakeholders, we’ve made several changes to the original design of the scheme. They include: 

  • Redesigning some crossing points 
  • Increasing parking spaces 
  • Relocating bus stops 
  • Increasing the space between the cycle lane and parked cars 
  • Including additional green spaces 
  • Retaining the current location of the Tandridge Road bus stop. 

Read the consultation findings.