Agenda and minutes

48.1     The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 1 March 2022 were agreed as a correct record.

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

Disclosures by all members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the member regards the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

50.1     There were no disclosures of interest.

Report by Director of Adult Social Care

51.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care.

51.2     It was RESOLVED to:

Reason

51.3     Establishing ICSs on a statutory footing represents a significant change to the way the Council works in partnership with the NHS, to plan and commission services to meet health and care needs of the population of East Sussex, and improve health and reduce health inequalities.  The key changes are summarised in Appendix 4 of the report.   The new Duty to Collaborate requires the County Council to participate in the statutory NHS Sussex ICB and set up the Sussex Health and Care Assembly as a joint committee.  Appropriate governance and accountability arrangements will be critical to enabling the Council to continue to jointly plan and commission services effectively, to secure the best possible outcomes for our population and meet the new Duty.

51.4     There is agreement to shared principles within the Sussex ICS to the planning and deployment of resources focussed on population needs at Place level (East Sussex).  This is aimed at ensuring people have access to a joined up offer of health and social care and support in their community, or near to where they live.  This will also enable the Council to continue to contribute effectively to the shared agenda for maintaining strong performance on D2A and patients who are medically ready for discharge from hospital, and supporting the recovery and delivery of NHS services as a result of the pandemic. In this context, developing robust plans to transform care models and deliver integrated care, as well as working with the NHS across  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

Report by Chief Executive

52.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.

52.2     It was RESOLVED to note the local implications of the current situation in Ukraine and approve the actions being taken in response by ESCC in conjunction with partner organisations.

Reason

52.3     Our county already has a proud record of helping people forced to flee wars but this is the largest challenge we have had to rise to. It is heartening to see individuals and communities across the county already stepping up to help. Considerable work is underway across the Council and our partner organisations to respond robustly and positively, and to mitigate the risks arising from the situation as effectively as possible. We are also taking appropriate action to identify and manage risks arising from the wider economic and security impacts of the conflict in Ukraine through our corporate risk management systems.

Report by Chief Finance Officer

53.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Finance Officer.

53.2     It was RESOLVED to note the External Auditor’s Annual Report on East Sussex County Council for 2020/21.

Reason

53.3     The Annual (Value for Money) Report for 2020/21 has identified no significant weaknesses in the Council’s VfM arrangements. The 9 improvement recommendations put forward are advisory and management will responded appropriately.

Report by the Chief Operating Officer

54.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

54.2     It was RESOLVED to  approve the External Audit Plan for 2021/22.

Reason

54.3     The External Audit Plan provides an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of the Council’s 2021/22 statement of accounts and identifies any significant risks.

Report by the Chief Operating Officer

55.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

55.2     It was RESOLVED to agree the Council’s Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan 2022/23.

Reason

55.3     The Internal Audit Strategy and Plan sets out how the Council will meet its statutory requirements for internal audit.

56.1     It was agreed that no items on the Cabinet agenda would be reported to the County Council.