Council Asked Whether Bollards Will Actually Stop Cars Entering Terminus Road — “Only One Way to Find Out”

EASTBOURNE — Questions are being raised over whether the newly installed bollards in Terminus Road will actually prevent cars from entering the pedestrianised area.

Eastbourne Borough Council has reportedly been asked whether the large metal posts will be sufficient to stop motorists from driving through the restricted section of town.

A council spokesperson is said to have replied: “There’s only one way to find out.”

The statement has left residents somewhat concerned, particularly those who had assumed that the bollards had been installed specifically to stop cars.

One local resident said: “I thought the point of them was to stop cars. But apparently we’re going to have to conduct a live experiment.”

Another added: “They look pretty sturdy. Although knowing Eastbourne, someone will have a go at getting a Transit van through them by Tuesday.”

The bollards form part of the ongoing changes to Terminus Road, which have already generated considerable discussion among residents, motorists and local Facebook groups.

Several residents have reportedly suggested installing signs explaining what the bollards are for.

Others have suggested simply putting a picture of a car with a large red cross through it.

A council source, speaking on the condition that they remain completely fictional, said: “We have invested heavily in making the area safer for pedestrians.

“Obviously, the ultimate test will be whether Kevin from Hailsham can still drive his Ford Focus through it because he’s ‘only dropping someone off’.”

Meanwhile, local seagulls have welcomed the prospect of fewer vehicles in the town centre, saying it will make it considerably easier to stand in the middle of the road and stare at traffic.

The Seagull Times understands that council officials are now considering a further trial involving increasingly larger bollards.

Phase one: Small bollard.

Phase two: Large bollard.

Phase three: Extremely large bollard.

Phase four: Council simply puts a seagull there.

Officials are reportedly confident phase four will be highly effective.