At this morning’s meeting organised by local County Councillor Stuart Condie, Richard Speller from West Sussex County Council Highways shared possible community highway improvements for the Leylands Road area which, whilst focused on traffic lights for the Leylands Road/Mill Road junction, also included possible proposals to consolidate the two sets of traffic lights either side of the railway line at Wivelsfield Station, with traffic lights on the actual tunnel which would become single lane, allowing the pedestrian footpaths either side to be widened.

The meeting also looked at the need for improved crossing faculties at the roundabout with Valebridge Road, and at Janes Lane. No firm proposals have been made, this is at an early stage of looking at options and a chance to seek feedback from local residents. In particular the survey conducted by Sheddingdean Primary School as part of updating their school travel plan, and the petition launched by parents at the school are valuable indicators of public support for the Leylands Road/Mill Road junction. Do sign the petition (see a previous post) or feedback to local County Councillors.