53.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children's Services.
DECISIONS
53.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the East Sussex All Age Autism Action plan, prior to it being launched in Autism Acceptance Week in early April 2025.
REASONS
53.3 The approach taken to develop the plan recognises the importance and value of input from people with lived experience and wider public consultation to deliver a meaningful action plan which responds to local priorities.
53.4 Since the action plan covers both children and adults, the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health considered and approved the action plan on 11 March 2025. The approved East Sussex All Age Autism Action plan will be launched in Autism Acceptance Week in early April 2025.