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.
Decisions involving the procurement of goods or services can also be viewed on the Local Government Transparency Code For Contracts and Purchase Orders Over £5k webpage.
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is taking
action to provide sufficient places for the increases in pupils
with Special Education Needs (SEN) and particularly the demand for
special school places and high cost independent placements. This
includes the construction of a new special school in Hailsham. The
new school will be built to accommodate 80 pupils, ages 4 –
16 years old.
The tender received six bids and although some contractors came
through with more competitive prices, their overall scores from all
three elements combined (Quality, Commercial & Social Value)
did not exceed Wilmott Dixon’s and this resulted in their
rejection.
Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer
Decision published: 18/10/2018
Effective from: 03/10/2018
Decision:
It was decided that the tender should be
awarded to Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd using the Orbis
Construction Framework (Option 1) as they had the most economically
advantageous tender of all six contractors.
Lead officer: Emma Law
To allow Mildren Construction Ltd to carry out
carriageway reconstruction 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 impose the
following restrictions:-
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 15/10/2018
Effective from: 19/10/2018
Decision:
The Order commences 22 October 2018 and lasts
for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed,
whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the
restrictions will be in force between 22 October 2018 and 5 July
2019.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To enable Beech Homes Properties and
Developments Ltd safe access and egress for development 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: 15/10/2018
Effective from: 19/10/2018
Decision:
The Order commences 22 October 2018 and lasts
for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed,
whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the works will
be undertaken between 22 October and 28 June 2019 depending upon
the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To consider the petition submitted to the County council on 15 May 2018
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Communities and Safety
Made at meeting: 26/07/2018 - Lead Member for Communities and Safety
Decision published: 10/10/2018
Effective from: 03/08/2018
Decision:
10.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
10.2 Ms Ania Sztopel spoke as the Lead Petitioner to re-affirm the severity of the problem of speeding in Stonestile Lane, and to query the accuracy of the speed survey data.
DECISIONS
10.3 The Lead Member RESOLVED to advise the petitioners that (1) a 30mph speed limit on Stonestile Lane supported by traffic calming and traffic signs is not a priority for the County Council at the present time; and
(2) an application through the County Council’s Community Match scheme could be considered.
Reasons
10.4 Following the submission of the petition, a speed survey was carried out. The survey was conducted from 12 June to the 20 June 2018 and indicated average speeds of 30mph northbound and 31mph southbound.
10.5 The request for a 30mph speed limit and supporting traffic calming measures has been assessed to determine if it might be a priority for future consideration. The proposal did not meet the benchmark score to enable it to be taken forward at this time.
10.6 Whilst the introduction of a 30 mph speed limit with supporting traffic calming is not a priority, the Lead Petitioner was encouraged to discuss the issue with the local County Councillor, Hastings Borough Council and Westfield Parish Council to see if they might consider supporting an application through the Community Match Scheme.
Divisions affected: Brede Valley and Marsham; Hastings - St Helens and Silverhill;
Lead officer: Victoria Bartholomew
To consider the petition to request the implementation of safety measures, submitted to the County Council on 15 May 2018.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Communities and Safety
Made at meeting: 26/07/2018 - Lead Member for Communities and Safety
Decision published: 10/10/2018
Effective from: 03/08/2018
Decision:
9.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
9.2 Councillor Natalie Crabtree, of Burwash Parish Council, spoke as the Lead Petitioner to set out the Parish Council’s strong desire to address traffic issues in Burwash High Street.
DECISIONS
9.3 The Lead Member RESOLVED to inform the petitioners that:
(1) The footway is not wide enough to allow for strong and substantial bollard protection to be installed for the houses on the southern stretch of the pinch point;
(2) The introduction of a 20mph speed limit through the village, chicanes at either end of the village and the provision of pedestrian crossings in the village would not be a priority for the County Council at the present time;
(3) The County Council would not seek to restrict the movement of HGV’s using the A265 through Burwash;
(4) It is not appropriate for signs to be installed to warn generally of pedestrians and elderly people using the footways and crossing the road in the village or for signs to be erected to inform drivers not to drive on the footway;
(5) The proposed double yellow lines will help to reduce conflict at the pinch point reducing the likelihood of larger vehicles mounting the footway on the southern side of the road;
(6) The County Council would have no objection in principle for more bus stops in safe places but these would need to be promoted by the bus operators(s) and the costs would need to be met from an external source or considered through a Community Match application; and
(7) Burwash Parish Council could consider a Feasibility Study at a cost of £500 to explore some of the options presented in the petition as the A265 through the village is not a current priority for the County Council.
Reasons
9.4 Appropriate improvements could be considered should an alternative source of funding become available or if an application through Community Match was successful. In order to determine what measures could be suitable in the village prior to a Community Match application, it is suggested that the Parish Council commissions a Feasibility Study at a cost of £500. This will help to identify possible improvements for further discussions and provide the Parish Council with an estimate of what they might cost to assist in their budget considerations.
9.5 The Parish Council was encouraged to conduct speed surveys, to help determine the most effective measures that could be put in place, before the full Feasibility Study is commissioned. The Parish Council was also advised to do a village survey, potentially in tandem with the Neighbourhood Plan consultation, to establish the levels of support for the various proposals put forward.
9.6 The Parish Council was offered the assistance of Traffic Safety officers in drafting the specifications of any Feasibility Study, to ensure that the most effective result is achieved.
Divisions affected: Rother North West;
Lead officer: Helen Pain
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out
carriageway surfacing 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 in phases;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 28/09/2018
Effective from: 05/10/2018
Decision:
The Order commences 11 October 2018 and lasts
for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed,
whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the works will
be undertaken in phases between 11 October 2018 and 6 December 2018
depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County
Council have made an Order under Section 84 (1) and (2) of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling
powers, coming into operation 8 October 2018, which introduces a 20
mph speed limit in the following lengths of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 28/09/2018
Effective from: 05/10/2018
Decision:
A copy of the made Order, plans showing the
lengths of road and a statement of the County Council’s
reasons for proposing the Order can be inspected in Reception, East
Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes
Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, at Uckfield Library, Library Way, High
Street, Uckfield TN22 1AR on Monday 10am–1pm, Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday 10am-4.30pm, Wednesday 2pm – 4.30pm and Thursday
10am-6pm.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any of
its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers
conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984, or on the
grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Regulation Act or
of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in
relation to the Order, may within six weeks of the date the Order
was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
For further information, telephone Infrastructure Enhancement, East
Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb