Work to improve seafront pavement

A busy seafront pavement in East Sussex is to receive a major overhaul to provide a safer route for pedestrians.

Work to improve the pavement along Pelham Place in Hastings, between the town centre and the Old Town, will get under way in January 2009.

It is part of a scheme between Hastings council and the county council.

It aims to reduce overcrowding on the pavements and reduce traffic speeds by widening the footway between Castle Street and George Street.

The plans were put out for public consultation earlier this year.

More than 280 people filled in questionnaires and a further 22 submitted letters and e-mails.