LEADER AND Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
DECISIONS made by the Leader and Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development, Councillor Keith Glazier, on 11 March 2025 at Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Councillors Belsey, Hollidge and Robinson spoke on item 5 (see minute 28)
23. Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 26 February 2025
23.1 The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minute of the meeting held on 26 February 2025.
24. Disclosure of Interests
24.1 Councillor Howell declared a personal interest in item 5 as a Member of Wealden District Council. She did not consider this to be prejudicial.
24.2 Councillor Stephen Shing declared a personal interest in item 5 as a Member of Wealden District Council. He did not consider this to be prejudicial.
24.3 Councillor di Cara declared a personal interest in item 5 as a Member of Eastbourne Borough Council. She did not consider this to be prejudicial.
24.4 Councillor Collier declared a personal interest in item 5 as a Member of Lewes District Council. He did not consider this to be prejudicial.
24.5 Councillor Robinson declared a personal interest in item 5 as a Member of Lewes District Council. She did not consider this to be prejudicial.
25. Urgent items
25.1 There were none.
26. Reports
26.1 Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
27. Proposal to seek views from Full Council on proposed response to consultation on the proposed Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove
27.1 The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Executive.
DECISIONS
27.2 The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to recommend the Council to:
1) Note the contents of the Government’s consultation on Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove Council and report to Cabinet; and
2) Express views to Cabinet on the County Council’s response to the Consultation.
REASONS
27.3 The meeting of Full Council affords an opportunity for all Members to contribute to the debate in relation to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority and provide their opinion and view in relation to how the Cabinet should respond to the Consultation on behalf of the County Council. Members are also able to respond to the consultation individually if they wish.
28. Proposal to seek views from Full Council on proposed response to Government invitation for proposals for a single tier of local government in East Sussex
28.1 The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Executive.
DECISIONS
28.2 The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to recommend the Council to:
1) Note the contents of Government’s letter inviting proposals for a single tier of Local Government across East Sussex;
2) Note the proposed Interim Plan; and
3) Express views to Cabinet on the Interim Plan ahead of submission to Government.
REASONS
28.3 The meeting of Full Council affords an opportunity for all Members to express views on the Interim Plan which sets out progress on developing proposals in line with the criteria and guidance ahead of consideration by Cabinet and submission to Government.