EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL’S FORWARD PLAN
The Leader of the County Council is required to publish a forward plan setting out matters which the Leader believes will be the subject of a key decision by the Cabinet, individual Cabinet member or officer in the period covered by the Plan (the subsequent four months). The Council’s Constitution states that a key decision is one that involves
(a) expenditure which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the expenditure of the County Council’s budget, namely above £500,000 per annum; or
(b) is significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more electoral divisions.
As a matter of good practice, the Council's Forward Plan includes other items in addition to key decisions that are to be considered by the Cabinet/individual members. This additional information is provided to inform local residents of all matters to be considered, with the exception of issues which are dealt with under the urgency provisions. Only key decisions to be taken by officers are included.
For each decision included on the Plan the following information is provided:
- the name of the individual or body that is to make the decision and the date of the meeting or relevant time period for an officer decision
- the title of the report and decision to be considered
- groups that will be consulted prior to the decision being taken
- a list of documents that will be considered when making the decision
- the name and telephone number of the contact officer for each item.
The Plan is updated and published every month on the Council’s website two weeks before the start of the period to be covered.
Meetings of the Cabinet/individual members are open to the public (with the exception of discussion regarding reports which contain exempt/confidential information). Copies of agenda and reports for meetings are available on the website in advance of meetings. Key decisions taken by officers will not be taken at a meeting – documents listed can be made available on request to the contact officer, with the exception of those which contain exempt/confidential information.
For further details on the time of meetings and general information about the Plan please contact Stuart McKeown at County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE, or telephone 01273 481583 or send an e-mail to stuart.mckeown@eastsussex.gov.uk. For further detailed information regarding specific issues to be considered by the Cabinet, individual Member or officer please contact the named contact officer for the item concerned.
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE
For copies of reports or other documents please contact the officer listed on the Plan or phone 01273 335274.
FORWARD PLAN – EXECUTIVE DECISIONS (including Key Decisions) –1 September 2024 TO 31 December 2024
Additional notices in relation to Key Decisions and/or private decisions are available on the Council’s website.
Cabinet membership:
Councillor Keith Glazier - Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
Councillor Nick Bennett – Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Councillor Penny di Cara – Lead Member for Economy
Councillor Claire Dowling – Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Councillor Carl Maynard – Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Councillor Bob Bowdler – Lead Member for Children and Families
Councillor Bob Standley – Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
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Date for Decision |
Decision Taker |
Decision/Key Issue |
Decision to be taken wholly or partly in private (P) or Key Decision (KD) |
Consultation
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List of Documents to be submitted to decision maker |
Contact Officer |
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3 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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Corporate Office Estate Lease - Eastbourne To consider the existing lease for St Mary’s House, Eastbourne to be surrendered and a new lease granted simultaneously, to extend the length of ESCC’s occupation of the property.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Rebecca Lewis 07955 312371
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3 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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Land at Sandrock Hall Bends, The Ridge, Hastings In late 2023, ESCC sought public views on a possible disposal of County Council-owned site in respect of Land at Sandrock Hall Bends, The Ridge, Hastings. Hasting Borough Council own land alongside two other private landowners in this location. The Council sought written comments in a notice published in the Hastings Observer in late 2023. The Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change will consider the comments from members of the public following the notice and will consider options on this matter.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Rebecca Lewis 07955 312371
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10 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
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West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School To update the Lead Member on the outcome of a consultation on the proposed amalgamation of West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School and to seek approval for next steps.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Gary Langford 01273 481758
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10 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
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Burfield Academy and Phoenix Academy To consider the local authority’s response to Step Academy Trust’s consultation on a proposal to amalgamate Burfield Academy and Phoenix Academy taking in consideration updated pupil forecasts. |
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Gary Langford 01273 481758
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10 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Children and Families
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Regional Care Cooperative Pathfinder Project To consider East Sussex County Council continuing Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) Pathfinder activity. RCC is a Department for Education (DfE) funded project to encourage local authorities (LAs) to work together more closely on the commissioning and procurement of placements for looked after children.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Kathy Marriott 01273 481274
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17 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
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Award of School Health Service Contract The School Health Service provides the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme, which is universal and targeted support for children and young people of school age. The current contract value is £2,000,000 and is funded from the ring-fenced Public Health Grant. The service was last procured in 2019 and the current contract ends 31 December 2024. It is proposed that the School Health Service should be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The Lead Member is recommended to agree the proposed procurement route and the provider to be awarded the contract, based on the detailed information provided in the report.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Simone Lane 01273 335216
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17 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
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Community and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Development Programme 2025 To agree to the potential commissioning of the Community and VCSE Development Programme to commence on 1 April 2025, subject to a budget being determined through the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) process.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Mark Hendriks, Paul Rideout 07701 394501, 01273 482911
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17 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
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Local Growth Fund - Eastbourne and South Wealden Walking and Cycling Package (ESWWCP) To note and approve the revised Eastbourne and South Wealden Walking and Cycling Package in line with the previous South East Local Enterprise Partnership Accountability Board reporting protocol.
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Lead Member for Transport and Environment – January 2024. (support) Eastbourne Borough Council (support) Wealden District Council (support) Team East Sussex (Endorsed January 2024) |
Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Tracy Vaks 01273 482123
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17 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
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Expression of Interest in relation to local government devolution To consider whether to submit an expression of interest in relation to an East Sussex Devolution deal to Government.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Becky Shaw 01273 481950
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23 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Petition for the construction of a pedestrian crossing on the B2096 Battle Road outside Punnetts Town Community Primary School To consider the petition asking that the County Council constructs a pedestrian crossing on the B2096 Battle Road outside Punnetts Town Community Primary School to assist children to safely cross the road from the car park to the school.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Helen Clee 0345 6080193
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23 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Petition to reduce the Speed Limit on Wellbrook Hill to 40 miles per hour To consider a petition calling on the County Council to reduce the existing 50mph speed limit on the A267 Wellbrook Hill to 40mph as part of the Speed Management Programme.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Michael Higgs, Thomas Niner 01273 482106, 07708 107281
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23 Sep 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections consultation To note the outcomes of the Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections public consultation and to approve proceeding to detailed design.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Ellie McDaniel 01273 335464
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26 Sep 2024 |
Cabinet
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Local Transport Plan 4 - adoption To note the feedback from the draft strategy public consultation period (27 November 2023 – 25 February 2024) and the subsequent updates to the Local Transport Plan 4 following this consultation period. To seek adoption of the East Sussex Local Transport Plan 4.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Lisa Simmonds 0345 6080190
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26 Sep 2024 |
Cabinet
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East Sussex Economic Prosperity Strategy 2024 - 2050 Cabinet is recommended to review and endorse the new East Sussex Economic Prosperity Strategy, developed in partnership with Team East Sussex (TES), the public/private de facto growth board for the county. Cabinet is asked to recommend to Full Council that the Strategy be approved. It fulfils the responsibility of strategic economic planning placed upon East Sussex County Council following transfer of Local Enterprise Partnership functions to locally democratic institutions.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Katy Thomas 01273 482645
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26 Sep 2024 |
Cabinet
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Annual progress report on becoming a carbon neutral Council The County Council provides a report annually on its progress towards the target of achieving carbon neutrality from its activities as soon as possible and in any event by 2050.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Andy Arnold 01273 481606
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26 Sep 2024 |
Cabinet
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Council Monitoring Quarter 1 To consider the Council Monitoring report for the first quarter of the financial year 2024/25 as part of the Council's Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) budget monitoring process.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Victoria Beard 07894 708914
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26 Sep 2024 |
Cabinet
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Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Update To consider an update on the reconciling policy, performance and resources (RPPR) process for 2025/26 and the next steps. |
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Claire Lee 07523 930526
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September 2024 |
Chief Operating Officer
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Award of Phase 2 property contract for Adult Social Care's Supported Living Programme (Grangemead) A decision is required to enter into a negotiated building contract with a contractor procured following the administration of Westridge in August 2023.The capital project seeks to extend and redevelop 2 Adult Social Care properties. This decision is for Grangemead, Hailsham in Phase 2. Project description- Phase 2: Remodelling of Grangemead vacant wing to create 7 self-contained flats with access to appropriate support.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Nigel Brown 07394 410630
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September 2024 |
Chief Operating Officer
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Award of Phase 2 property contract for Adult Social Care's Supported Living Programme (Jasmine) A decision is required to enter into a negotiated building contract with a contractor procured following the administration of Westridge in August 2023.The capital project seeks to extend and redevelop 2 Adult Social Care properties. This decision is for Jasmine Lodge, Northiam in Phase 2. Project description- Phase 2: Reconfiguration and extension of 1 Bungalow to provide ensuite facilities for residents. This reflects a change from residential care to supported living offering people a home with security of tenure.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Nigel Brown 07394 410630
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7 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
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Household Support Fund Extension October 2024 - April 2025 Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund extension period October 2024 - April 2025. A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Education and ISEND.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Mark Hendriks 07701 394501
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7 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
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Admission arrangements for East Sussex schools 2026-27 (permission to consult) The Lead Member is asked to approve the statutory consultation for admission arrangements for 2026-27 for schools for which East Sussex County Council is the admission authority.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Jo Miles 01273 481911
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7 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
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Household Support Fund Round 5 Extension to end of March 2025 Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 5 for the period (1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025) for the spend on children and families. A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health for the spend of this fund on adults.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Jessica Stubbings 01323 463537
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14 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Petition to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians - Keymer Road, Ditchling A petition was submitted to the County Council on 7 May 2024 and needs to be considered by Lead Member for Transport and Environment.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Victoria Bartholomew 01424 724284
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14 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Proposal for East Sussex Parking Charges in Rother District To consider the proposal to align Rother District’s permit structure and tariffs to those currently being used in Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District. Introducing tariffs based on vehicle emissions, with higher emitting vehicles being charged more for permits than those producing less emissions. To consider the proposed increase of pay and display charges by 45% in Rother District to encourage alternative travel modes.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Daniel Clarke 01323 464057
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15 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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New property arrangements for Rye Sports Centre To agree new 20 year Lease Agreement between East Sussex County Council and Rye Town Council and under lease by Rye Town Council to the Rye Recreation and Wellbeing Community Interest Company. This is to enable the continuation of the curriculum and community use of Rye Sports Centre and swimming pool.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Nigel Brown, Pauline Young 07394 410630, 01273 481180
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15 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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County Hall campus - asset review As part of the Council’s Asset Management Plan 2020-2025, the Council has been undertaking a review of its office accommodation. It’s Hastings and Eastbourne offices review and implementation are now complete. An independent review of the County’s largest asset at County Hall, including Westfield House is completed and the findings of this will be set out for the Lead Member to decide on the way forward.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Nigel Brown 07394 410630
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15 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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Land parcels at the Phoenix Causeway and North Street, Lewes - Disposal of Freehold The Lead Member for Resources previously declared parcels of land to be surplus to the County Council’s operational requirements in 2018. The Council now proposes to retain some of the surplus land but dispose of its land holdings in this locality. There will be delegations to the Chief Operating Officer to finalise the detailed terms with the preferred purchaser.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Rebecca Lewis 07955 312371
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15 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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The review of purchasing Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) To decide whether East Sussex County Council should continue to purchase Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs).
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P
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Andy Arnold, Andrea Shearing 01273 481606, 07552 286716
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15 Oct 2024 |
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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Dilapidations settlement - Unit D Ropemaker Park, Hailsham East Sussex County Council’s lease of Unit D Ropemaker Park expired in July 2023. A schedule of dilapidations was served by the Landlord. The report will set out the approach to negotiations and recommends that the Lead Member delegates authority to the Chief Operating Officer to approve the final terms of settlement.
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P
KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Rebecca Lewis 07955 312371
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October 2024 |
Director of Adult Social Care and Health
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Supported Living - contract extension for the Supported Living Care Services provision for Working Age Adults with Learning Disabilities at Warwick House and Steyne Road Schemes The Provider was awarded the care and support contract for a 5-year period which allowed for a further 24-month extension increasing this to 7 years in total. The 5-year initial term comes to an end on 30 November 2024. This is to endorse the allowed for additional 24-month term extension of the existing service Contract on its current terms.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Matt Holmes 07827 084704
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13 Nov 2024 |
Cabinet
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HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) inspection of Youth Justice Service delivered in East Sussex Cabinet is asked to note the findings of HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) inspection of Youth Justice Service delivered in East Sussex 10 – 14 June 2024, which was published week commencing 16 September and the action plan which has been developed to address the areas for improvement.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Amanda Watson 01273 481339
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13 Nov 2024 |
Cabinet
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Scrutiny Review of Healthy Ageing To consider and comment on the report of the People Scrutiny Committee and agree the response to the recommendations of the review.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Rachel Sweeney 07561 267461
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13 Nov 2024 |
Cabinet
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RPPR update - 2025/26 next steps and Medium Term Financial Plan To consider an update on the reconciling policy, performance and resources (RPPR) process for 2025/26, the next steps and the medium term financial plan.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Victoria Beard 07894 708914
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18 Nov 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Consultation outcome for revised Seaside and St Anthony's Avenue bus priority proposals in Eastbourne To consider the outcome of the second public consultation on revised bus priority proposals for Seaside and St Anthony’s Avenue as part of the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan.
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KD |
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Indi Hicks 07514 721385
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18 Nov 2024 |
Lead Member for Transport and Environment
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Petition: To request that the Road Safety Team carry out a full Traffic Safety Survey with a view to introducing a new 40mph speed limit through Arlington and Caneheath To consider a petition for a traffic safety survey and implementation of a 40mph speed limit within the parish of Arlington.
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Report, other documents may also be submitted
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Clare Akehurst 0345 6080193
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