Agenda and minutes

26.1     The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 17 July 2018 were agreed as a correct record.

27.1     Copies of the reports referred to below are included in the minute book.

Report by Chief Executive

28.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.

28.2     It was RESOLVED to –

            1) note the latest monitoring position for the Council:

            2) approve the proposed amendments to the performance measures set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report; and

            3) agree the revised charges set out in paragraph 3.9 and Appendix 4 of the report

Reason

28.3     The report sets out the Council’s position and year end projections for the Council Plan targets, Revenue Budget, Capital Programme, Savings Plan together with Risks for 2018/19 quarter 1.

Report by Director of Children’s Services

29.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services

29.2     It was RESOLVED to –

            1) welcome the findings of the inspection into the work of East Sussex County Council for children and young people that was published on 4 September 2018;

            2) congratulate all staff involved; and

            3) note that the areas for improvement will be incorporated into the business planning process

Reason

29.3     Despite the very challenging financial context, East Sussex has maintained a focus on the key priority outcome of keeping vulnerable people safe and the Council’s children’s services have been judged to be outstanding overall..

30.1     The Cabinet agreed that items 5 and 6 should be reported to the County Council.

[Note: The items being reported to the County Council refer to minute numbers 28 and 29]