The Mid Sussex Growth Deal identifies a set of priorities for economic growth in Burgess Hill including the Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme, comprising a package of projects aimed at creating safe, direct and attractive walking and cycling routes and high-quality public spaces to encourage people to choose to walk, cycle and use public transport, delivered in partnership with Mid Sussex District Council.
In March 2019 the Leader approved the Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme LDR09 (18.19) and following approval of the business case by the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, delegated authority is given to the Executive Director of Place Services to progress the projects.
Subsequent to completion of Preliminary Design and Public Engagement in June 2020, the Burgess Hill Stations and Western Gateway projects are to progress to detailed design with combined design and project management fees requiring a Key Decision.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Burgess Hill East; Burgess Hill North;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2020
Decision due: November 2020 by Executive Director Place Services
Lead director: Lee Harris
Contact: Paul Jackson-Cole, Growth Programme Delivery Manager Email: paul.jackson-cole@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 25445.
Consultation process
Representation can be made via the officer contact in the month prior to that in which the decision will be taken.
Consultees
Burgess Hill Growth Board, Burgess Hill Members Steering Group, Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme Public Engagement
Democratic Services Contact: Suzannah Hill tel. 033 022 22551
Background3: A Prosperous Place