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30.

Minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2016 pdf icon PDF 279 KB

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30.1     RESOLVED – to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the County Council held on 12 July 2016 as a correct record

31.

Apologies for absence

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31.1     Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Blanch, Davies, Claire Dowling, Pragnell and Rogers

32.

Chairman's business

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ReportsBRIAN GADD AND PHYLLIDA STEWART-ROBERTS

32.1     The Chairman paid tribute to a former colleague, Brian Gadd, and a former Lord Lieutenant Phyllida Stewart-Roberts following their recent deaths. Brian was a respected councillor and represented the Bexhill West Division from 2001 to 2013 and served as the Chair of the Children’s Services Scrutiny Committee and Regulatory Committee. Phyllida served as Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex from 2000 to 2008. On behalf of the Council the Chairman offered condolences to Brain and Phyllida’s family and friends.

32.2     The Council stood in silence as a mark of respect to Brian Gadd and Phyllida Stewart-Roberts

PHIL HALL

32.3     On behalf of the Council, the Chairman welcomed Phil Hall, the interim Chief Finance Officer, to his first County Council meeting

SALLY MARKS

32.4     The Chairman welcomed Councillor Sally Marks, the Chairman of Surrey County Council, to the meeting and explained that she was attending as part of the initiative to develop closer links between the Chairmen of East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey County Councils. The Chairman stated that he had recently attended Council meetings at the other 2 councils.

CHAIRMAN’S ACTIVITIES

32.5     The Chairman stated that it has been a huge honour to be Chairman of the Council and to be an ambassador throughout the County and beyond. I have attended the Council meetings of both West Sussex County Council and Surrey County Council, and observed their different style and processes. I have travelled to the four corners of the County and seen high technology and creative arts, young people’s energetic activities and patient care for children with life limiting conditions. I have attended a number of engagements since the last County Council meeting, including: Respond Academy in St Leonards, University of Brighton graduation ceremony, Sussex 100 Cub Scout centenary camp at Ardingly, Hummingbird Sensing Technology in Crowborough receiving their Queen’s Award for Innovation, Arts exhibitions in Rye, Bexhill, and Eastbourne, Tyefest in Telscombe, and the unveiling of the contemporary statue outside of the Seaford library. I have also made a visit to the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice that is supported by charitable sponsorship and donations, and also visited The Parchment Trust to see the tremendous work they do for adults with learning difficulties. All this and more has shown me just what a wonderful County we live in, and just how many community minded people we have in our midst. I was pleased to host two Volunteer Tea Parties, one at Mountfield Village Hall, the other at Ringmer Village Hall, where I was able to acknowledge the fantastic work of so many volunteers. I was pleased to have Councillors Chris and Claire Dowling joining me on both occasions. The Chairman referred to the Ashdown Forest Volunteers, because this year they were awarded the Queen’s Award by the Lord Lieutenant Peter Field for all the diligent work they do for our community. On your behalf I attended the funeral services of Phyllida Stewart-Roberts, the former Lord Lieutenant, and also Brian Gadd,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

33.

Questions from members of the public pdf icon PDF 66 KB

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33.1       A copy of a question asked by Wendy Gubby from Bexhill and the answer from Councillor  Elkin (Lead Member for Resources) are attached to these minutes. A supplementary question was asked and responded to.

34.

Declarations of Interest

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34.1     The following member declared personal interests in items on the agenda as follows:

 

Member

Position giving rise to interest

Agenda item

 

Whether interest was prejudicial

 

 

Councillor Tutt

 

 

Any change in the transitional pension arrangements would impact on his household income

 

 

Lead Member for Resources  report, paragraph 1

 

Yes

 

34.2     Councillor Tutt left the Council Chamber when this item was discussed.

35.

Reports

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35.1     The Chairman of the County Council, having called over the reports set out in the agenda, reserved the following paragraphs for discussion:

 

Cabinet (19 July and 20 September)             -           paragraph 1

Cabinet (11 October)                                      -           paragraph 1

Lead Member for Resources                         -           paragraph 1

Lead Member for Education and Inclusion,   -           paragraph 1

Special Educational Needs and Disability    

 

NON-RESERVED PARAGRAPHS

 

35.2     On the motion of the Chairman of the County Council, the Council ADOPTED those paragraphs in the reports of the Committees that had not been reserved for discussion.

 

36.

Report of the Cabinet - 19 July and 20 September 2016 pdf icon PDF 210 KB

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36.1     Councillor Glazier moved the reserved paragraph of the report

36.2     The motion was CARRIED after debate.

37.

Report of the Cabinet - 11 October 2016 pdf icon PDF 241 KB

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37.1     Councillor Glazier moved the reserved paragraph in the Cabinet report.

37.2     The following amendment was moved by Councillor Barnes and seconded:

Amend paragraph 1.53 of the report of the Lead Member for Resources report as follows:

    The County Council (insert)[recommends the Cabinet] (delete) [express a view on whether] to accept the Government’s multi year settlement offer and to (insert) [approve] (delete) [comment on] the draft efficiency plan

 

37.3     The following amended was moved by Councillor Shuttleworth and seconded:

To add the following to the amendment moved by Councillor Barnes:

However, East Sussex County Council reaffirms its concerns about the effect of existing cutbacks and future cutbacks in Local Government funding in view of the effect these are having on residents in East Sussex and in particular the most vulnerable

37.4     Councillors Barnes and Sheppard indicated that they were willing to accept the amendment proposed by Councillor Shuttleworth.

37.5     The Council considered the following amendment

The County Council (insert)[recommends the Cabinet] (delete) [express a view on whether] to accept the Government’s multi year settlement offer and to (insert) [approve] (delete) [comment on] the draft efficiency plan.(insert) However, East Sussex County Council reaffirms its concerns about the effect of existing cutbacks and future cutbacks in Local Government funding in view of the effect these are having on residents in East Sussex and in particular the most vulnerable

 

37.6     A recorded vote on the amendment was requested and taken. The amendment was CARRIED, the votes being cast as follows:

FOR THE AMENDMENT

Councillors Barnes, Belsey, Bennett, Bentley, Butler, Carstairs, Charlton, Chris Dowling, Earl, Elkin, Ensor, Field, Galley, Glazier, Howson, Lambert, Maynard, Phillips, Sheppard, D. Shing, S Shing, Shuttleworth, Simmons, Standley Stogdon, Taylor, Tidy, Tutt and Whetstone

AGAINST THE AMENDMENT

Councillors Buchanan, Charman, Clark, Daniel, Forward, Keeley, O’Keeffe, Pursglove, Scott, Webb and Wincott

ABSTENTIONS

Councillors Rodohan, St Pierre, Ungar and Wallis

37.7     The following motion moved by Councillor Elkin, to adopt paragraph 1 of the Cabinet report as amended was CARRIED

 

The County Council recommends the Cabinet to accept the Government’s multi year settlement offer and to approve the draft efficiency plan. However, East Sussex County Council reaffirms its concerns about the effect of existing cutbacks and future cutbacks in Local Government funding in view of the effect these are having on residents in East Sussex and in particular the most vulnerable

37.8     A recorded vote on the motion was requested and taken. The motion was CARRIED, the votes being cast as follows:

FOR THE MOTION

Councillors Barnes, Belsey, Bennett, Bentley, Carstairs, Charlton, Chris Dowling, Earl, Elkin, Ensor, Galley, Glazier, Howson, Lambert, Maynard, Phillips, Sheppard, D. Shing, S Shing, Simmons, Standley Stogdon, Taylor, Tidy, Tutt and Whetstone

AGAINST THE MOTION

Councillors Buchanan, Charman, Clark, Daniel, Forward, Keeley, O’Keeffe, Pursglove, Scott, Webb and Wincott

ABSTENTIONS

Councillors Butler, Field, Rodohan, Shuttleworth, St Pierre, Ungar and Wallis

 

 

 

 

38.

Report of the Lead Member for Resources pdf icon PDF 189 KB

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38.1     Councillor Tutt left the Council Chamber while this item was debated

38.2     Councillor Elkin moved the reserved paragraph in the report of the Lead Member for Resources

38.3     The motion was CARRIED after debate

39.

Report of the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability pdf icon PDF 200 KB

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39.1     Councillor Bennett moved the reserved paragraph in the report of the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability.

39.2     The following amendment was moved by Councillor Field and seconded:

 

East Sussex County Council:

·         Supports its school improvement strategy: Excellence for All, which has contributed to a significant improvement in school performance and outcomes for children and young people in East Sussex.

·         Believes that existing local arrangements for ensuring the supply of good educational places in the county are robust and effective in ensuring that local communities have access to good educational provision.

·         (insert) [Based on this County’s success and the positive outcomes achieved for young people in the County this Council strongly opposes the reintroduction of selective education and believes it to be detrimental to the wellbeing of children and will not contribute to the raising of educational attainment]

·         (delete) [Would like to consider the government’s amended proposals further following the end of the consultation period]

 

 39.3    A recorded vote on the amendment was requested and taken. The amendment was LOST, the votes being cast as follows:

FOR THE AMENDMENT

Councillors Butler, Charman, Clark, Field, Forward, Lambert, Rodohan, D Shing, S Shing, Shuttleworth, St Pierre, Tutt, Ungar, Webb and Wincott

AGAINST THE AMENDMENT

Councillors Barnes, Belsey, Bennett, Bentley, Buchanan, Carstairs, Charlton, Chris Dowling, Earl, Elkin, Ensor, Galley, Glazier, Howson, Maynard, Phillips, Pursglove, Sheppard, Simmons, Standley, Stogdon, Taylor, Tidy and Whetstone

ABSTENTIONS

Councillors Keeley and O’Keeffe

39.4     The following motion was moved and CARRIED

East Sussex County Council:

·         Supports its school improvement strategy: Excellence for All, which has contributed to a significant improvement in school performance and outcomes for children and young people in East Sussex.

·         Believes that existing local arrangements for ensuring the supply of good educational places in the county are robust and effective in ensuring that local communities have access to good educational provision. 

·         Would like to consider the government’s amended proposals further following the end of the consultation period in December.

 

 

 

40.

Questions from County Councillors pdf icon PDF 80 KB

(a)  Oral questions to Cabinet Members

(b)  Written Questions of which notice has been given pursuant to Standing Order 44

 

 

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ORAL QUESTIONS TO CABINET MEMBERS

40.1     The following members asked questions of the Lead Cabinet Members indicated and they responded:

Questioner

Respondent

Subject

 

Councillor Tutt

Councillor Maynard

Possibility of charging at community recycling centres for members of the public being introduced

  

Councillor St Pierre

Councillor Maynard

Lopping of trees on rural roads to avoid branches being hit by tall vehicles

 

Councillor Rodohan

 

Councillor Simmons

Monitoring and progress of ESCC apprenticeships

 

Councillor Wincott

Councillor Bennett

Funding for Army Cadet Forces activities on school premises

 

Councillor Charman

Councillor Glazier

Representations to Police and Crime Commissioner regarding neighbourhood policing 

 

Councillor Howson

 

Councillor Maynard

 

Possibility of street lights being switched off after midnight to deliver a saving   

 

Councillor S Shing

 

Councillor Maynard

 

Use of s106 funding to extend bus service in the Polegate area and plans to develop a bus corridor from Hailsham to Eastbourne

 

Councillor D Shing

 

Councillor Maynard

 

Clause 21 of the Bus Services Bill 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRITTEN QUESTIONS PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 44

 

40.2    Three written questions were received from Councillors Tutt and Lambert (2) for the Lead Member for Transport and Environment (2) and the Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development. The questions and answers are attached to these minutes.

 

40.3    The Lead Members responded to supplementary questions.