Decision

The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has decided to approve a revised Road Safety Strategy to reduce road traffic collision casualties.

Analysis

outcome: The revised Road Safety Strategy was approved and authority was delegated to annually review and update the Road Safety Action Plan.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a revised Road Safety Strategy in order to reduce the number of road traffic collision casualties.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has decided to approve a revised Road Safety Strategy to reduce road traffic collision casualties.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the safety of the public and potential changes to road infrastructure.

affected_stakeholders: ["Public", "County Council", "Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning)"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2217

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: A key objective of Our Council Plan is to keep people safe from vulnerable situations, including whilst using the public highway network. KPI41 of Our Council Plan relates to a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured whilst using the public highway.   A new West Sussex Road Safety Strategy sets out the vision of the County Council to reduce the number of road traffic collision casualties through integration of the Safe System, a widely adopted best practice approach to road safety and traffic management.   Safe System relies on five key elements working together to reduce physical harm in road traffic collisions: Safe Road Use, Safe Speeds, Safe Roads and Roadsides, Safe Vehicles, and Post Crash Response. Applying the Safe System is proactive, identifying and mitigating latent risks in the transportation system.

Content: A key objective of Our Council Plan is to keep people safe from vulnerable situations, including whilst using the public highway network. KPI41 of Our Council Plan relates to a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured whilst using the public highway.   A new West Sussex Road Safety Strategy sets out the vision of the County Council to reduce the number of road traffic collision casualties through integration of the Safe System, a widely adopted best practice approach to road safety and traffic management.   Safe System relies on five key elements working together to reduce physical harm in road traffic collisions: Safe Road Use, Safe Speeds, Safe Roads and Roadsides, Safe Vehicles, and Post Crash Response. Applying the Safe System is proactive, identifying and mitigating latent risks in the transportation system. The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has –   a)  approved the revised Road Safety Strategy (Appendix 1); and   b)  delegated authority to the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) to annually review and update the Road Safety Action Plan (Appendix 2), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.   None declared

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025