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.
Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 5 for the period (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025) for the spend on Adults. A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability for the spend of this fund on children.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Decision published: 25/04/2024
Effective from: 02/05/2024
Decision:
51.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding the proposed use of the Household Support Fund.
DECISIONS
51.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the proposed plan for the use of the Fund in East Sussex in 2024 as set out in the report; and
2) Delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to implement the scheme including detailed allocation decisions of the final allocation of the delivery partner element (£1,544,284).
REASONS
51.3 The announcement of an extension to the Fund provides an opportunity to support households with children, households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households within East Sussex who are experiencing financial challenges and will be welcomed by partners.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Paul Bolton
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County
Council have made an Order under the relevant sections of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling
powers, which will reduce the speed limit along the following
lengths of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
30mph Speed Limit
Burwash Road
from a point 135 metres east of the junction with B2203 Tower
Street, eastwards for a distance of 575 metres.
Battle Road
from the junction with Burwash Road south-eastwards for a distance
of 155 metres.
40mph Speed Limit
Burwash Road
from a point 710 metres east of the junction with B2203 Tower
Street, eastwards to a point 11 metres west of the junction with
Street End Lane.
Battle Road
from a point 155 metres south of the junction with Burwash Road
south-eastwards for a distance of 75 metres.
A copy of the Order, which will come into effect on 29 April 2024,
plan showing the lengths of road and a statement of the County
Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, along with a copy
of the Order being revoked in part can be viewed in Reception, East
Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes
from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm and online at;
https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/burwash-road-battle-road-heathfield
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 26 April 2024, apply
to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would
like paper copies of the proposal, telephone East Sussex Highways
on 0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To consider a 10- year Joint Use Partnership Agreement renewal for Lewes Athletic Track from 2024 to enable the continuation of the curriculum and community use of the facilities. The proposed new Agreement to be broadly based on the existing arrangements.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 23/04/2024
Decision:
69.1 The Lead Member consider a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
69.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the Council entering into a 10-year Joint Use Agreement with Lewes District Council, Wave Active Trust, Priory School and Lewes Athletic Club to facilitate ongoing curriculum and community use of the Lewes Athletic Track facilities; and
2) Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree the terms of the Joint Use Agreement and to take all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report.
REASONS
69.3 The ongoing community use of Lewes Athletic Track will continue to benefit users of the Track and residents of East Sussex. The Joint Use Agreement will be based on similar costs to the partners’ existing contributions.
Divisions affected: Lewes; Ringmer and Lewes Bridge;
Lead officer: Nigel Brown, Pauline Young
To consider a 4 - year Joint Use Partnership Agreement renewal for Battle Sports Centre from March 2024 (current Agreement expiry date) to enable the continuation of the curriculum and community use of the Centre. The proposed new Agreement to be broadly based on the existing arrangements.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 23/04/2024
Decision:
68.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
68.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the Council entering into a Joint Use Agreement with Rother District Council to facilitate ongoing curriculum and community use of the Sports Centre facilities at Battle Area Sports Centre for a 4-year period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028; and
2) Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree the terms of the Joint Use Agreement and to carry out all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report.
REASONS
68.3 The ongoing community use of the sports centre is of benefit to the residents of the local and wider area. The parties have agreed in principle to enter into a new Joint Use Agreement on substantially the same terms as the previous agreement, albeit the length of the new agreement shall be four years.
Divisions affected: Battle and Crowhurst;
Lead officer: Nigel Brown, Pauline Young
This report sets out the Council's Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan of internal audit work to be carried out during the financial year 2024/25 for approval by Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 23/04/2024
Decision:
54.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
54.2 It was RESOLVED to agree the Council’s Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan 2024/25.
Reason
54.3 The Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan 2024/25 sets out how the Council will meet its statutory requirements for internal audit.
Lead officer: Nigel Chilcott
This report sets out in detail the work to be carried out by the Council’s External Auditors on the Council’s accounts for financial year 2023/24.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 23/04/2024
Decision:
53.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Finance Officer.
53.2 It was RESOLVED to approve the External Audit Plan for 2023/24.
Reason
53.3 The External Audit Plan provides an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of the Council’s 2023/24 accounts and identifies any significant risks.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Ian Gutsell
To allow SGN 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: 12/04/2024
Effective from: 19/04/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
All Saints Street - from the junction with U3214 Harold Road to the
junction with U3212 Rock-A-Nore Road.
Diversion via U3214 Harold Road - A259 The Bourne, East Beach
Street - U3212 Rock-A-Nore Road.
To facilitate these works and maintain access to/from the northern
extent of All Saints Street it will be necessary to suspend the
one-way system by making the road 2 way for traffic.
Courthouse Street - from the junction with A259 The Bourne to the
junction with U3214 All Saints Street.
Diversion via A259 The Bourne, East Beach Street - U3212
Rock-A-Nore Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 22 April 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 22
April & 21 October 2024 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: 12/04/2024
Effective from: 19/04/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Hailsham Road / Polegate Road / Hailsham Bypass – from the
junction with A27 Cop Hall Roundabout to the junction with A22
Boship Roundabout.
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 northbound via A27(T)
Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Eastbourne Road, Ranscombe Hill - A26
Southerham Road, Cuilfail Tunnel, Malling Street, Malling Hill,
Malling Down, Uckfield Road, Rose Hill, Lewes Road - A22 Uckfield
Bypass, Eastbourne Road, East Hoathly Bypass, South Street,
Whitesmith, Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, The Dicker, and southbound
via A22 The Dicker, Golden Cross, Holmes Hill, Whitesmith, South
Street, East Hoathly Bypass, Eastbourne Road, Uckfield Bypass
– A26 Lewes Road, Rose Hill, Uckfield Road, Malling Down,
Malling Hill, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel, Southerham Road
– A27(T) Ranscombe Hill, Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road,
Eastbourne Road.
The Order commences 22 April 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 northbound from
20:00hrs to 06:00 between 22 & 27 April 2024 and southbound
from 20:00hrs to 06:00 between 29 April & 4 May 2024, depending
upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb