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.
To allow Network Rail Infrastructure 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: 20/09/2023
Effective from: 22/09/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Station Approach - 20 metres either side of the level
crossing
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 westbound via A259 New
Road – A259 Flyover Slip on eastbound – A259 The Drove
– B&Q roundabout – A259 The Drove – A259
South Way – A259 Lewes Road – A259 North Way –
A259 The Drove – A259 North Quay & eastbound via A259
Drove Road – A259 The Drove – A259 South Way –
A259 Lewes Road – A259 North Way – A259 The Drove
– A259 Flyover slip off – A26 New Road.
The Order commences 25 September 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 from 23:30hrs
to 05:00hrs between 25 & 27 September 2023 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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: 20/09/2023
Effective from: 22/09/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Standard Hill / High Street / The Green - from the junction with
A271 Kitchenham Road to the junction with B2204 Catsfield
Road
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 A271 Kitchenham Road
– B2204 Tellis Coppice, Horns Corner, The Green, The Stream,
Catsfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 25 September 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 from 20:00hrs
on 25 September to 06:00hrs on 26 September 2023 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow BT Openreach 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: 20/09/2023
Effective from: 22/09/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Fisher Street - from the junction with A277 High Street to the
junction with A2029 Mount Pleasant
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 A2029 Mount Pleasant
– A2029 White Hill – A2029 Offham Road – A275
Nevill Road - A277 Spital Road – A277 Western Road –
A277 High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 28 September 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 on 28 & 29
September 2023 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To provide a progress update of East Sussex County Council’s Modern Slavery Statement to the Lead Member and to seek his signature of approval. The 2022/2023 statement relates to the steps taken by the Council during the financial year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 to mitigate risks of modern slavery within its supply chains. Performance indicators are being developed as detailed in the statement and will be used to report on 2023/2024 activity.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 18/09/2023 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 18/09/2023
Effective from: 23/09/2023
Decision:
37.1 The Deputy Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
DECISIONS
37.2 The Deputy Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to co-sign the Modern Slavery Statement together with the Chief Executive.
REASONS
37.3 Although not yet formally mandated, the government has indicated that local authorities with an annual budget of more than £36 million should comply with the requirements of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and publish a slavery and human trafficking statement. East Sussex County Council’s 2022/23 statement, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, is designed to comply with this requirement.
Lead officer: Akilah Jardine
It was agreed at Lead Member for Adult Social
Care and Health on 31 October 2022 that the Director of Adult
Social Care and Health would be delegated to make the contract
award decision under the scheme of delegation.
Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Decision published: 18/09/2023
Effective from: 23/09/2023
Decision:
For the Director of Adult Social Care and
Health to action the implementation of the re-commission of the
Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS) including the award of the
contract to the successful bidder, following Lead Member approval -
Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health decision 15 May 2023
ESCC
Lead officer: Mark Stainton
Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 4 for the period (1 October – 31 March 2024) for the spend allocations manged by Adult Social care and Health (ASC&H) which include District and Borough allocations, Voluntary and Community Social Enterprise organisations (VCSE) allocations, allocations to Warmer Homes and allocations to Food Banks/Food Partnerships.
A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability (EISEND) for the spend of the Household Support Fund on children and families.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Made at meeting: 15/09/2023 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Decision published: 15/09/2023
Effective from: 22/09/2023
Decision:
25.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding the Household Support Fund Round 4 (HSF4).
DECISIONS
25.1 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the use of £2,000,568 of the Fund, to provide support to households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households between 1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024; and
2) Delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to implement the
scheme.
REASONS
25.2 The scheme provides a further opportunity to extend the support to households with children, households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households within East Sussex who are experiencing financial challenges.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Paul Bolton
The properties are no longer required for East
Sussex County Council (ESCC) operational purposes.
Marketing and disposal of the properties will meet the requirements
of the Capital Grant Agreement and provide a capital receipt for
NHS projects, whilst minimising any ongoing maintenance and revenue
implications connected with the Properties for ESCC.
The decision delegated to the Chief Operating Officer by the Lead
Member for Resources and Climate Change (LMRCC) at the 11 October
2022 meeting.
Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer
Decision published: 12/09/2023
Effective from: 19/09/2023
Decision:
Following a marketing period of 6 weeks via a
local Estate Agent, the properties are to be sold to the preferred
purchasers.
The prices obtained are considered to be the best value that can
reasonably be obtained. The properties have been appropriately
marketed on the open market and an independent valuer has validated
the respective offers.
Lead officer: Ros Parker
Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 4 for the period 1 October – 31 March 2024 for the spend on children and families. A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health for the spend of this fund on adults.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 11/09/2023
Effective from: 16/09/2023
Decision:
25.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services with regard to publishing a statutory proposal in respect of the fourth round of the Household Support Fund.
DECISIONS
25.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve the proposed use of £1,896,000 of the Household Support Fund, to provide support to households with children between 1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024; and
2) delegate to the Director of Children’s Services authority to implement the scheme.
REASONS
25.3 The scheme provides a further opportunity to extend support to households with children, households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households within East Sussex who are experiencing financial challenges.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Jessica Stubbings
To update the Lead Member following the consultation on the proposed closure of Holy Cross CE Primary School and to seek approval for next steps.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 11/09/2023
Effective from: 16/09/2023
Decision:
24.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services with regard to publishing a statutory proposal in respect of Holy Cross Church of England Primary School.
DECISIONS
24.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve publication of a statutory proposal in respect of the proposed closure of Holy Cross Church of England Primary School on 31 December 2023; and
2) delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposal prior to its publication if required.
REASONS
24.3 The majority of respondents to the consultation object to the proposed closure of the school, with concerns being raised about the impact on staff and children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and the sufficiency of school places in the area. However, the challenges the school has faced remain and will be made worse by the reduction of pupil numbers in the last year. No alternative suggestions have been identified through the consultation process that would address these critical issues.
24.4 The consultation responses have not identified any potential solutions or actions to address the issues the school faces. The views of the local authority and the diocese about the viability of the school remain the same. The very low pupil numbers, the challenge of securing appropriate leadership and teaching staff for the school and the concerns over the quality of education that children are receiving leads us to conclude that closing the school at the earliest opportunity is in the best interests of the children and the school community. The local authority would work with local schools to ensure there would be sufficient places available in the local area for children displaced from Holy Cross Church of England Primary School were it to close following the statutory process.
Divisions affected: Uckfield North; Uckfield South with Framfield;
Lead officer: Gary Langford
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 lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 05/09/2023
Effective from: 08/09/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Netherfield Road / Netherfield Hill - from the junction with U6625
Wattles Wish Road to the junction with B2096 Kane Hythe Road
Diversion via B2096 Kane Hythe Road – A271 North Trade Road
– A2100 London Road – C96 Netherfield Road and vice
versa.
Virgins Lane - from the junction with A2100 London Road to the
junction with C293 Caldbec Hill
Diversion via C293 Caldbec Hill, Mount Street – A2100 High
Street, London Road and vice versa.
Wattles Wish - from the junction with C96 Netherfield Road for its
full extent
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 11 September 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 11
September 2023 & 22 November 2024 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb