Agenda and minutes

24.1     The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7 October 2024.

Disclosure by all Members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the Members regard the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

25.1     There were none.

Notification of any items which the Lead Member considers urgent and proposes to take at the appropriate part of the agenda.

26.1     There were none.

27.1     Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.

Report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health

28.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.

DECISIONS

28.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Agree to commence the recommissioning of the adult community drug and alcohol treatment service in East Sussex; and

2) Delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health to agree the award of a contract to the successful bidder, to authorise the Council entering into the contract and to take any other actions necessary to ensure continuity of provision of the adult community drug and alcohol service.

REASONS

28.3     In order to ensure a service is designed, commissioned and implemented that meets the needs of East Sussex residents who use drugs and alcohol and gives best value for money, a recommissioning process needs to be undertaken.

28.4     Delegation to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health to approve the award of the contract to, and to authorise the Council entering into the contract with, the successful bidder and to take any other actions necessary will ensure continuity of provision of the adult community drug and alcohol service.