Decisions

Use the search options below to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the Council’s Cabinet and Lead Members, and delegated decisions taken by officers.

Upcoming decisions of the Cabinet and Lead Members can be viewed in the Council’s Forward Plan, which is updated every month.

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Decisions published

17/05/2024 - The East Sussex (A265 Mutton Hall Hill, Heathfield)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024 ref: 2164    Recommendations Approved

To allow Southern Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 10/05/2024

Effective from: 17/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
Mutton Hall Hill - from the junction with B2203 Tower Street to the junction with U7064 Marshlands Lane.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A265 High Street, Cross In Hand Road – A267 Little London Road – B2203 High Street, Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road, Tower Street and vice versa.

The Order commences 22 May 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken from 22:00hrs to 06:00hrs on 22 & 23 May 2024, depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


09/05/2024 - Post-16 Transport Policy Statement 2024-2025 ref: 2163    Recommendations Approved

The Lead Member is recommended to approve the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2024-25 academic year following the required consultation.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Made at meeting: 09/05/2024 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision published: 09/05/2024

Effective from: 16/05/2024

Decision:

5.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement 2024-2025.

 

5.2       Following discussion with Members present, the Lead Member requested an amendment to the aims and objectives section of the Transport Policy Statement as set out in Appendix 3 of the report.  Officers agreed to add clarity around available support on offer.

 

DECISIONS

 

5.3       The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement (“the Statement”) for the 2024-25 academic year as set out in Appendix 3 of the report, subject to the amendment detailed at 5.2 above.

 

REASONS

 

5.4       The County Council has carried out its legal duty to consult on the Statement.

 

5.5       Following consultation, the proposed statement has been updated slightly from the draft statement to reflect further updates to contact details and to make clear that the bus fare concessions, as a result of Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funds, may change from April 2025.

 

5.6       Following publication, the County Council may update the Statement to update prices or other information considered necessary.

 

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Ian Crudge


10/05/2024 - The East Sussex (A272 Budletts Lane, Uckfield)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024 ref: 2162    Recommendations Approved

To allow South East Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 08/05/2024

Effective from: 10/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
Budletts Lane - from the junction with A272 London Road to the junction with U7118 Five Ash Down.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U7118 Five Ash Down – A26 Mill Pond Road – A272 London Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 14 May 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 14 & 16 May 2024, depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


10/05/2024 - The East Sussex (A268 Whitebread Lane, Beckley)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024 ref: 2161    Recommendations Approved

To allow South East Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 08/05/2024

Effective from: 10/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
Whitebread Lane - from the junction with U6415 Stoddards Lane to Knelle Gate Cottage.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A268 Whitebread Lane - A28 Station Road, Main Street - B2088 Rye Road, Northiam Road, Main Street - A268 Peasmarsh Road, Whitebread Lane and vice versa.

The Order commences 13 May 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 13 & 17 May 2024, depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


03/05/2024 - Delegations in relation to Executive Functions ref: 2160    Recommendations Approved

To consider delegations in relation to executive functions including the Cabinet responsibilities and functions set out in the Constitution, the Officer Scheme of Delegation and the annual report by the Leader to be submitted to the County Council on 7 May 2024.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Made at meeting: 03/05/2024 - Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Decision published: 03/05/2024

Effective from: 11/05/2024

Decision:

47.1     The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive.

 

DECISIONS

 

47.2     The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to:

 

(1) agree the delegation of Cabinet responsibilities and functions as set out in the Constitution including in Part 3 Table 1, 2 and 3 attached at Appendices 2 - 4 of the report;

 

(2) agree the Officer Scheme of Delegation attached at Appendix 5 of the report; and

 

(3) agree his annual report to the County Council to include the proposed amendments set out at Appendix 1 of the report.

 

REASONS

 

47.3     Part 4 of the Council’s Constitution requires the Leader to present to the Council at the annual meeting a written record of delegations of executive functions made to Cabinet Members for inclusion in the Council’s Scheme of Delegation.

Lead officer: Stuart McKeown


03/05/2024 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (as amended) ('RIPA') and Investigative Powers Act 2016 ('IPA') update ref: 2159    Recommendations Approved

Set the policy for the year ahead as required by the Policy in relation to the use of covert investigative techniques.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Made at meeting: 03/05/2024 - Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Decision published: 03/05/2024

Effective from: 11/05/2024

Decision:

46.1     The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive.

 

DECISIONS

 

46.2     The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the County Council’s Policy in relation to the use of covert investigative techniques (‘the Policy’) as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

REASONS

 

46.3     The Policy is formally reviewed on an annual basis to comply with the requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (as amended) (‘RIPA’), Investigative Powers Act 2016 (‘IPA’) and the Home Office codes.

 

 

Lead officer: Robert Freeman


03/05/2024 - The East Sussex (A2101 St Helens Road, Hastings)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024 ref: 2158    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 30/04/2024

Effective from: 03/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
St Helens Road - from the junction with A21 Sedlescombe Road North to the junction with U3040 King Edward Avenue.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A2101 St Helens Road – U3029 Parkstone Road – U3008 Hillside Road – B2093 The Ridge, Conquest roundabout, The Ridge – A2100 The Ridge, Junction Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North and vice versa.

The Order commenced 25 March 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 7 & 11 May 2024 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


03/05/2024 - The East Sussex (U3256 Upper Broomgrove Road, Hastings)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2023 ref: 2157    Recommendations Approved

To allow Hutchison 3G Ltd to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 30/04/2024

Effective from: 03/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
Upper Broomgrove Road - from the junction with U3278 Parker Road to the junction with U3256 Chiltern Drive.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U3278 Parker Road – U3257 Malvern Way – U3256 Southdown Avenue, Chiltern Drive and vice versa.

The Order commenced 7 November 2023 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 6 May & 7 June 2024 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


03/05/2024 - The East Sussex (U7908 Hugletts Lane / C16 Chapel Lane, Heathfield / C406 Halley Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield / C15 Middle Lane, Three Cups Corner / Turners Green / Rushlake Green / Warbleton / U7278 Goldings Lane, Warbleton / C406 School Hill, Old He ref: 2156    Recommendations Approved

To allow South East Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following lengths of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 30/04/2024

Effective from: 03/05/2024

Decision:

Temporary Road Closures
Hugletts Lane – for its entire length.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7 May & 18 October 2024.

Chapel Lane - from the junction with B2096 Battle Road to the junction with C16 Marklye Lane.
Diversion via C16 Marklye Lane, Rushlake Green – C15 Middle Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7 May & 18 October 2024.

Middle Lane - from the junction with B2096 Battle Road to the junction with C16 Rushlake Green.
Diversion via C16 Rushlake Green - C279 Rookery Lane – B2096 Earls Down, Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7 May & 6 December 2024.

Goldings Lane - from the junction with C15 Middle Lane to Turners House.
Diversion via C279 Rookery Lane – B2096 Earls Down, Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7 May & 6 December 2024.

School Hill - from the junction with C589 Old Heathfield Road to the junction with B2096 Cade Street.
Diversion via C589 Old Heathfield Road – B2096 Cade Street and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 22 July & 9 September 2024.

Upper Greenwoods Lane - from the junction with U7916 Coldharbour Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle Road.
Diversion via U7598 North Street – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18 October 2024 & 7 July 2025.

Coldharbour Lane - from the junction with U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle Road.
Diversion via U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane – U7598 North Street – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18 October 2024 & 7 July 2025.

Flitterbrook Lane - from the junction with U7599 Bakery Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle Road.
Diversion via U7599 Bakery Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18 October 2024 & 7 July 2025.

Halley Road - from the junction with A265 Burwash Road to the junction with B2096 Cade Street.
Diversion via A265 Burwash Road – B2096 Battle Road, Cade Street and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 6 December 2024 & 30 January 2025.

Barley Mow Lane - from the junction with C16 Marklye Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle Road.
Diversion via C16 Marklye Lane, Chapel Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18 December 2024 & 18 January 2025.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 7 May 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as detailed above depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb