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Trams to Newhaven Issues Resolution January 2026

Issues resolution update for January 2026

, 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 by the Council’s Road’s Team.
  • 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 29 January 2026, a total of 117 issues had been rectified - 86 red (high), 23 amber (medium) and 8 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 41 issues is in progress. Progress on the resolution of issues during January 2026 was limited due to the Christmas / New Year holidays, reduced workforce availability, and challenging weather conditions. Despite this, the aim remains to have all outstanding red issues completed by 31 March 2026. 

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The next issues update will be published at the end of February 2026. 

Published: 29th January 2026