A blueprint to speed up traffic on the South Coast has been delayed.

The document, the South Coast Multi-Modal Study, is now expected next week.

Anti-road campaigners have condemned a series of improvements to main routes, particularly the east-west A27, which they expect to be included in the report.

Among recommendations in a draft published for consultation earlier this year was congestion charging for major centres such as Brighton and Hove.

The draft also backed increased parking charges, park-and-ride schemes and improvements to public transport.

Once published, the report will be sent to the South East Regional Assembly and then to ministers.