Undercliff Walk Infrastructure Improvement

Date of meeting: 21 June 2022

To amend recommendation 4) as shown in bold italics as below:

4. Seeks to address a lack of strategic focus on the Undercliff Walk by consulting residents, residents’ groups and key stakeholders including disabled groups and visually impaired groups, with a view to bringing forward a plan for public realm and local infrastructure improvements; and

Proposed by: Cllr Wilkinson Seconded by: Cllr Fowler

Recommendations to read if carried:

1. Notes the significance of the Undercliff Walk to residents in the east of the city;

2. Notes that Councillors, residents and community groups have called for public realm and infrastructure improvements along Undercliff Walk, including new bins, signage, beach huts and chalets; upgraded and accessible toilet and changing facilities; disability beach access ramps and beach showers; cycling safety measures; seafront railing restoration; defibrillators; and future-proofing against potential rises in sea levels;

3. Recognises works at Madeira Drive, Black Rock and Saltdean Lido;

4. Seeks to address a lack of strategic focus on the Undercliff Walk by consulting residents, residents’ groups and key stakeholders including disabled groups and visually impaired groups, with a view to bringing forward a plan for public realm and local infrastructure improvements; and

5. Calls for a report, outlining the budget cost of the requested improvements, to be presented to this Committee.