Meeting of
East Sussex County Council
on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
at 10.00 am
NOTE: As part of the County Council’s drive to increase accessibility to its public meetings, this meeting will be broadcast live on its website and the record archived. The live broadcast is accessible at: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/your-council/videos-of-council-meetings/webcasts
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
To the Members of the County Council
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the East Sussex County Council to be held in the Council Chamber, at County Hall, Lewes, on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 10.00 am to transact the following business.
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Minutes of the meeting held on 2 December 2025 (Pages 5 - 28)
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Apologies for absence
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Chairman's business
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Questions from members of the public
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Report of the Cabinet (Pages 29 - 58)
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Report of the Governance Committee (Pages 59 - 62)
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Notice of Motion - Speed limits in new developments
The Chairman has directed under Standing Order 36.9 (1) that the following Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Field shall stand referred to the County Council.
Evidence shows that 20mph limits: · increases a pedestrian's chance of survival if hit by a car · improves the quality of life for those living in a 20mph zone · leads to calmer streets and improved community cohesion · reduces pollution
This Council requests the Cabinet to: Consider implementing a maximum speed limit of 20mph when adopting roads in new developments.
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Notice of Motion
The Chairman has directed under Standing Order 36.9 (1) that the following Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Taylor shall stand referred to the County Council.
We are concerned about the behaviour of some elected representatives in relation to the potential housing of asylum seekers in the Crowborough Training Camp. This is resulting in insecurity for residents and elected representatives. A strong moral leadership is essential and we, as the principal council, need to openly demonstrate positive behaviour in line with our code of conduct and the Nolan Principles, and to model behaviour that reduces hate and actively promotes community cohesion for all residents whether they be temporary or permanent residents.
The motion:
This Council calls on the Leader to: · Publicly condemn all forms of political discourse that inflame hatred and encourage racism in our communities. · Publicly condemn misinformation or inflammation of hate against any resident, business owner, local official or elected representatives across East Sussex. · Remind Councillors that they must abide by the spirit and the letter of the Code of Conduct and Nolan principles to which we subscribe. · Encourage officers and relevant Councillors to collaborate and work together to ensure safety and security for all residents within the area.
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Questions from County Councillors
a) Oral questions to Cabinet Members b) Written questions of which notice has been given pursuant to Standing Order 44
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Report of the East Sussex Fire Authority (Pages 63 - 64)
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Note: There will be a period for collective prayers and quiet reflection in the Council Chamber from 9.30 am to 9.45 am. The prayers will be led by the Reverend Prebendary Stephen Stuckes, Rector of the Cuckmere Churches. The Chairman would be delighted to be joined by any members of staff and Councillors who wish to attend.
County
Hall
St Anne's Crescent
LEWES
East Sussex BN7 1UE
PHILIP BAKER
Deputy Chief Executive 2 February 2026