Trams to Newhaven Issues Resolution Update
Update on issues resolution as part of the Trams to Newhaven project - September 2025
, it was agreed officers would address the deputation questions raised by Community Council Together on Trams (CCTT) .
Following a meeting with CCTT a comprehensive review of the route was undertaken with a view to identifying contractual defects and to address concerns raised by residents, businesses, stakeholder and elected members.
In conjunction with CCTT, the issues identified were allocated three different categories:
- Red (high): Key issues that are critical to the project's functionality and compliance. Examples of these types of issues are collapsed chambers, incomplete or damaged infrastructure including hard and soft landscaping. All of these will be completed by 31 March 2026.
- Amber (medium): Minor issues, incomplete work, or items not meeting specifications. These are to be rectified by 30 June 2027.
- Green (low): Issues that are minor and can be included as part of the Council’s ongoing maintenance and repair programme.
In total 866 issues were identified, 155 as red (high), 374 as amber (medium) and 337 as green (low)
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As of the 23 September 2025, a total of 82 issues had been rectified - 63 red (high), 13 amber (medium) and 6 green (low). The reason works on the amber and green issues were undertaken were their proximity to red issues that were being addressed. Work on a further 51 issues are in progress.
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Regular updates on progress will be provided going forward.