Minutes:
WELCOME
42.1 The Chairman congratulated Councillor Aidan Fisher on his election to the division of Ashdown and Conquest and welcomed him to the County Council.
KEITH STEVENS
42.2 The Chairman shared the sad news of the death of Keith Stevens, Chair of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). As Chair, Keith championed the vital role of parish and town councils, working tirelessly to strengthen the voice of communities across England. Keith was also Chair of East Sussex Community Voice, the county’s Healthwatch provider. The Council stood for a moment’s silence as a mark of respect for Keith Stevens.
DARRELL GALE
42.3 The Chairman congratulated Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health on receiving the prestigious Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Contribution to the Association Medal in recognition of his outstanding work on Healthy Places, housing, and climate change.
BRODERICK HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOME
42.4 The Chairman informed the Council that Broderick House Children’s Home had been rated as Outstanding across all areas, following a successful visit from Ofsted. The Chairman thanked the staff at Broderick House, and the wider staff in Children’s Services, for their continued commitment to the children they care for and congratulated them on the outcome of the visit.
CHAIRMAN’S ACTIVITIES
42.5 The Chairman reported that he had attended a number of engagements since the last County Council meeting including, a visit to Sheffield Park and Garden, a joint Civic Visit with the Mayor of Uckfield, a Carer’s O’Clock visit hosted by Julia Roberts, Cultureshift, Friends of Sussex Hospices’ 30th Anniversary Dinner hosted by Friends of Sussex Hospices at Lancing College, a visit to Knockhatch Adventure Park with Councillor Paul Holbrook, the Lord Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony hosted by the Lord Lieutenant, Polegate Civic Reception hosted by Mayor of Polegate, Eastbourne Silver Band’s Concert of Remembrance, Lewes Remembrance Day Parade and Service hosted by Mayor of Lewes TC, Peacehaven Armistice Day hosted by Mayor of Peacehaven, East Sussex Prayer Breakfast hosted by Richard Bickersteth, Commonwealth Service of Remembrance hosted by Linda Wallraven, Peacehaven Mayor’s Festive Winter Sizzler hosted by Mayor of Peacehaven, and a visit to Rotherfield St Martin Charity. The Chairman also hosted a Civic Reception at Charleston Manor, Firle.
42.6 The Chairman thanked the Vice Chairman for his ongoing support, including his attendance at the Crafty Collective’s Big Mental Health Fundraiser, Bexhill Youth and Community Centre Autumn Fair, Hastings Day Business and Continuity, United Nations of Bexhill and Hastings hosted by United Nations Association, Ocean Symposium and Marine Exhibition 2025 hosted by United Nations Association, Civic Leaders Visit to Bexhill Academy hosted by Chair Trustees, Attwood Trust, Hastings day business and college community lunch, a remembrance service at Bexhill Memorial, and Educational Award Ceremony London.
PETITIONS
42.7 The following petitions were presented before the meeting by Councillors.
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Name of Presenting Councillor |
Subject of Petition |
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Councillor Adeniji |
Improved road safety measures around Chyngton Primary School. |
PRAYERS
42.8 The Chairman thanked the Reverend C Peter Molloy, St Mark the Evangelist Church, Buxted for leading the prayers before the meeting.