WE know all too well that the A27 is far from perfect.

It is not often that you can travel for more than 40 minutes without encountering some kind of queue or delay.

The Government has managed to highlight the main problem points – being Worthing and Lancing, Lewes to Polegate, Arundel and the Chichester bypass – and has pledged £350million.

This money will go a long way to help improve the stretches of road. But politicians must be mindful of a long-term approach to this.

With an increasing population and more and more cars on the roads, there needs to be significant efforts made to promote alternative forms of transport.

From buses to trains, bikes to walking, all need to part of the future.

If and when road improvements are progressed, the Government must also be mindful to consult fully with local people.

Many will disagree, but the proposals must go through the full democratic process – no matter how long it takes – to ensure the best outcome is achieved.

While there was much celebration yesterday, those in East Sussex were left with little to shout about.

They were given nothing concrete – only an assurance that the A27 between Lewes and Polegate would be improved if Gatwick is given the green light for expansion.