Maria Caulfield, Member of Parliament for Lewes, last week met with seaford councillor Sam Adeniji and residents of Chyngton Lane, Seaford to discuss the ongoing issues the residents are having with East Sussex County Council regarding the lack of visibility on the junction of Chyngton Lane and the A259.
Residents have attempted to resolve the issue themselves by installing a mirror opposite the junction to provide increased visibility, however this was taken down within 12 hours. East Sussex County Council state that it is their policy that they do not support mirrors at junctions and that these can be a distraction.
Councillor Sam Adeniji, East Sussex County Councillor for Seaford North has been making representations to East Sussex County Council on behalf of the residents of Chyngton Lane and has been met with resistance by officers who are refusing to look at options to increase the safety of the junction as there has not been road traffic accidents there for the past 3 years.
Residents have been frustrated by the response from the council and recently contacted local MP Maria Caulfield to arrange a site visit and to discuss potential next steps.
Commenting on the meeting, Maria Caulfield MP said:
“Myself and local Councillor Sam Adeniji have met with the residents of Chyngton Lane as it is extremely disappointing that the county council are refusing to act before there is an accident. Residents have told me that they fear for their safety everytime they are driving onto the A259 and have told me of instances where cars have had to swerve to avoid collision. I will continue to work with residents and Councillor Adeniji to try to get the council to change their minds on this”