13.1 The Lead Member considered a Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
13.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
(1) Note the information provided in the report regarding highway maintenance grants; and
(2) Approve the draft East Sussex County Council Incentive Fund Report to the Department for Transport at Appendix 1 of the report.
REASONS
13.3 In order to achieve maximum Government funding for highway maintenance, the Council will need to demonstrate that it meets certain best practice criteria and share this with the Department for Transport. If the Council fails to do so the Government may withdraw £1,392,500 from the 2025/26 Highway Maintenance Block funding.