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.
There is a requirement to refresh all East
Sussex County Council’s smartphone estate as well as
upgrading core elements of the infrastructure to support mobile
devices as the council continues to move services into the
Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Currently East Sussex provides a mobile device to between 3,000 and
3,700 staff. Presently most devices issued are iPhone SEs which
were originally deployed as part of the previous mobile refresh
project which ran from 23rd March 2018 to 31st April 2019. Normally
a smartphone would have an expected life of 3 years, however, due
to additional infrastructure work required it has been approved to
accelerate the refresh by the Device Lifecycle Group.
Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer
Decision published: 23/12/2021
Effective from: 23/11/2021
Decision:
Telefonica O2 is recommended as the preferred
bidder for Mobile Devices (Hardware) Refresh.
Lead officer: Phil Hall
The Library and Information Service has a
collection of redundant assets following the service changes in
2018 (which Cabinet approved).
The decision required is to approve the disposal method, which
would enables local organisations to expand their collections and
make best use of the assets.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Made at meeting: 22/11/2021 - Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Decision published: 01/12/2021
Effective from: 22/11/2021
Decision:
26.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
26.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
(1) note that the proposed phased approach to disposal seeks to ensure that as many items as possible are donated to museums, galleries, and schools to maximise their use for educational purposes;
(2) note that following an assessment by the County Archivist, artwork of cultural or historical significance to East Sussex will be relocated to The Keep and available to residents to view; and
(3) approve the disposal of stock from the Schools Library and Museum Service collection.
Reasons
26.3 The Schools Library and Museum Service (SLAMS) ceased in 2018 following a review of the service during the development of the Libraries Strategic Commissioning Strategy. However a range of new services were introduced as part of the Council’s Children and Young People offer including a library membership specifically for teachers and targeted librarian outreach to areas of need. Following the closure of SLAMS there are over 1,200 items held at Ropemaker Park without the facilities to maintain the collection in the long term or provide access to the public. Artwork of local significance will be moved to The Keep and a proposed phased disposal approach has been developed. The phased approach prioritises the donation to museums, galleries, and schools to maximise use for educational purposes.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Alice Henderson
To consider the response to the Motion ‘to eliminate use of glyphosate herbicide formulation in ESCC/Highways’ weed control’ and to provide an update on East Sussex County Council’s approach to weed management.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Made at meeting: 22/11/2021 - Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Decision published: 01/12/2021
Effective from: 22/11/2021
Decision:
25.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
25.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to recommend that the County Council rejects the Motion for the reasons set out in the report.
Reasons
25.3 The Council is aware of the concerns about Glyphosate, notes the concerns raised by some councillors and residents and is committed to finding an alternative. Meanwhile we ensure that the authority meets its statutory duties of maintaining a safe and usable highway network. There are also difficulties in implementing a complete ban on the use of herbicides on all Council owned land and land managed by the County Council as set out in the report.
25.4 Therefore, at present the Council will continue to safely use a Glyphosate based herbicide, until a suitable alternative becomes available, as it is the most effective and efficient weed control method as an approved licenced product applied in accordance with best practice. Glyphosate is on the list of the Health and Safety Executive’s GB Pesticides Regulation Regime licenced and registered products and ESCC is actively researching alternatives, but at present there is no alternative weed maintenance technique that is economically viable.
25.5 There are proposed trials for alternative weed maintenance techniques in 2022 with the aim of working towards introducing new methods as part of the next highways maintenance contract in 2023. It should also be noted that it may not be possible to eliminate the occasional use of herbicides for non-highways use.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Dale Poore
To allow Network Rail to carry out an
examination of the railway bridge, 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: 30/11/2021
Effective from: 03/12/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
High Street - from the junction with C213 Church Lane to the
junction with U6196 Burgh Hill
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 Haremere Hill -
Station Road – A21 London Road (T) - Silverhill (T) - Johns
Cross Road (T) – A2100 London Road – A271 North trade
Road - Kitchenham Road - Boreham Hill - Windmill Hill Road -
Hailsham Road - New Road, Amberstone - Hawkswood Road, Upper
Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – A267 New North Street -
North Street - Eastbourne Road - Horam Road - Little London Road
– A265 Cross In Hand Road - Mutton Hall Hill - Burwash Road -
Slutts Well - Heathfield Road - High Street - Straight Mile and
vice versa
The Order commences 5 December 2021 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 5 December
2021 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow South East Water to carry out new
mains connection 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: 30/11/2021
Effective from: 26/11/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Piccadilly Lane - from the junction with C211 East Street to the
junction with C14 Newick 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 C211 East Street
– C14 Station Road - Stone Cross - Newick Lane and vice
versa.
The Order commences 2 December 2021 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 2
December 2021 and 25 February 2022 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow Barkemp Construction Ltd to
facilitate junction improvements, resurfacing and road marking
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 introduce the following
restrictions;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
Decision:
Temporary Prohibition of Right Hand Turn
Unnamed access road between No’s 16 & 17 Malling Down,
Lewes - no right turn onto A26 Malling Down
Alternative route via A26 Malling Down – A26 Malling Hill
– A26 Malling Street – A26 Cuilfail Tunnel Roundabout
– A26 Malling Street – A26 Malling Hill – A26
Malling Down.
Temporary Road Closures
Earwig Corner Junction
A26 Uckfield Road, Stoneham, Ringmer / A26 Malling Down, Lewes /
B2192 Ringmer Road, Ringmer –from the junction with Earwig
Corner for a distance of 100 metres in all directions
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 as follows;
Vehicles on A26 travelling to Lewes via A26 to Little Horsted
– A22 Little Horsted to Polegate – A27 (T) Polegate to
Lewes
Vehicles on B2192 travelling to Lewes via B2192 to Halland –
A22 Halland to Polegate – A27(T) Polegate to Lewes
Vehicles on A26 travelling to Uckfield via A26 Cuilfail Tunnel
– A27(T) Lewes to Polegate – A22 Polegate to
Uckfield
Vehicles on B2192 travelling to Uckfield via B2192 to Halland
– A22 Halland to Uckfield
The Order commenced 1 June 2021 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated restrictions will be in place from
18:30hrs - 00:00hrs between 22 November and 6 December 2021
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 new pole
and cabling 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: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Lewes Road - from Horsted Place Hotel to the junction with U7158
Bradfords 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 westbound via A26 Lewes
Road – A26 Rose Hill, Little Horsted - A26 Rose Hill, Isfield
– A26 Uckfield Road, Isfield – A26 Uckfield Road,
Ringmer - A26 Uckfield Road, Stoneham - A26 Malling Down, Lewes -
A26 Malling Hill - A26 Malling Street, Lewes – A26 Cuilfail
Tunnel roundabout - A26 Malling Street, Lewes - A26 Brooks Road
roundabout - A26 Phoenix Causeway, Lewes - A2029 Eastgate Street,
Lewes - A277 High Street, Lewes - A277 Western Road, Lewes - A277
Spital Road, Lewes - A275 Nevill Road, Lewes - A275 Offham Road,
Offham - A275 The Street, Offham – A275 Cooksbridge Road,
Cooksbridge - A275 Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge - A275 South Road,
South Common, South Chailey - A275 South Road, South Chailey - A275
South Street, South Chailey - A275 Chailey Green Road, Chailey
Green - A275 East Grinstead Road, North Chailey - A272 Station
Road, North Chailey - A272 Western Road, Newick – A272 High
Street, Newick - A272 The Green, Newick – A272 Goldbridge
Road, Newick - A272 Goldbridge Road, Piltdown - A272 Batts Bridge
Road, Piltdown – A272 Batts Bridge, Maresfield - A22 Batts
Bridge roundabout - A22 Maresfield bypass - A22 Blackdown
roundabout - A22 Uckfield bypass - A22 Copwood roundabout, Uckfield
- A22 Uckfield bypass - A22 Little Horstead roundabout - A26 Lewes
Road;
eastbound via A26 Lewes Road – A22 Little Horsted roundabout
- A22 Uckfield bypass – A22 Copwood roundabout - A22 Uckfield
bypass - A22 Blackdown roundabout, Uckfield - A22 Maresfield bypass
- A22 Batts Bridge roundabout - A272 Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield
– A272 Batts Bridge, Piltdown - A272 Goldbridge Road,
Piltdown - A272 Goldbridge Road, Newick - A272 The Green, Newick -
A272 High Street, Newick - A272 Western Road, Newick - A272 Station
Road, North Chailey - A275 East Grinstead Road, North Chailey -
A275 Chailey Green Road, Chailey Green - A275 South Street, South
Chailey - A275 South Road, South Common, South Chailey - A275
Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge - A275 Cooksbridge Road, Cooksbridge
- A275 The Street, Offham – A275 Offham Road, Offham - A275
Nevill Road, Lewes - A277 Spital Road, Lewes - A277 Western Road,
Lewes - A277 High Street - A2029 Market Street, Lewes – A2029
Little East Street, Lewes - A26 Phoenix Causeway, Lewes - A26
Brooks Road roundabout - A26 Malling Street, Lewes - A26 Cuilfail
Tunnel roundabout - A26 Malling Street, Lewes - A26 Malling Hill -
A26 Malling Down, Lewes - A26 Uckfield Road, Stoneham - A26
Uckfield Road, Ringmer - A26 Uckfield Road, Isfield - A26 Rose Hill
– A26 Lewes Road
The Order commences 19 November 2021 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 05:00hrs between 19 & 21 November 2021 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow Network Rail to carry out maintenance
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: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
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 – The Drove
– B&Q roundabout – The Drove - South Way - Lewes
Road - North Way – The Drove – North Quay and eastbound
via A259 Drove Road – The Drove – South Way –
Lewes Road – North Way – The Drove – Flyover slip
off – A26 New Road.
The Order commences 22 November 2021 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
on 22 November to 04:30hrs on 23 November 2021 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow AON UK Ltd, working on behalf of
Barratt Homes to safely access the development site with
construction traffic, 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: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
Decision:
Temporary Prohibition of Waiting &
Temporary No Loading/Unloading - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm;
Saturday 8am to 1pm
Dutchells Way - from the junction with U2248 Hazelwood Avenue to
outside no. 60
St Martins Road - from the junction with U2248 Hazelwood Avenue to
outside no. 5
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained.
The Order commences 23 November 2021 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated the restrictions will be in place
between 23 November 2021 and 11 February 2023 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 the above Order under the relevant sections of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other
enabling powers, coming into operation on 22 November 2021, which
will introduce new or revise the existing parking, waiting and
loading restrictions along the following lengths of
roads:
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
Decision:
Changes to Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time
in the following roads:
NEWHAVEN – Gibbon Road, Hanson Road, High Street, Hill Side,
Meeching Road, North Lane, St Lukes Lane. PEACEHAVEN –
Arundel Road, Arundel Road West, Bolney Avenue, Cairo Avenue,
Lincoln Avenue, Malines Avenue. RINGMER – Ashcroft Close,
Springett Avenue. SEAFORD – Esplanade, Martello Road.
The introduction of Prohibition of Stopping on the Footway or Verge
At Any Time in the following roads:
NEWHAVEN – High Street, Meeching Road, St Lukes Lane.
Changes to Time Limited Waiting, 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday
inclusive, maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 1 hour in the
following roads:
NEWHAVEN – South Road. PEACEHAVEN – Roderick Avenue.
SEAFORD – Warwick Road.
The introduction of Disabled Persons Parking Places in the
following roads:
NEWHAVEN – High Street, Western Road. SEAFORD – Warwick
Road.
The introduction of a Loading Only Bay At Any Time in the following
road:
NEWHAVEN – High Street
Changes to Taxis Only At Any Time in the following roads:
PEACEHAVEN – Roderick Avenue. SEAFORD – Broad
Street.
The introduction of Taxis Only, 8am-6pm in the following
road:
SEAFORD – Broad Street.
Changes to School Keep Clear Marking, No Stopping, Mondays to
Fridays 8am-9.30am and 2.45pm-4pm (except August) in the following
roads:
SEAFORD – Millberg Road and Saltwood Road.
Changes to School Keep Clear Marking, No Stopping, Mondays to
Fridays 8am-5pm (except August) in the following roads:
PEACEHAVEN – Edith Avenue and Roderick Avenue.
Removal of Ambulance Only Bay in the following road:
SEAFORD – Warwick Road.
A copy of the made Order, plans showing the lengths of road and a
statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order,
along with copies of those parts of the old Orders being revoked
can be viewed at
consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/lewes-formal-2020.
Due to current social distancing requirements, paper copies of
documents will not be available to view in our council offices or
libraries. People without access to a computer who wish to view
details of the scheme should telephone the Parking Team on 01323
466244 to receive the documents by post.
The previously advertised proposal insofar as they relate to Deans
Meadow, Barcombe, has been abandoned following consideration of the
objection received and decisions made at Planning Committee.
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
is made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would
like paper copies of the Order as made please telephone Parking
Services on 01323 466244 or email
parking.escc@eastsussex.gov.uk
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County
Council have made the above Order, under the relevant sections of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other
enabling powers, coming into operation on 22 November 2021, which
introduces, amends and revokes various restrictions along the
following lengths of roads:-
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 19/11/2021
Decision:
Changes to Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time
in the following roads:
Firle Crescent, Highdown Road, Nevill Crescent and Valley
Road.
Changes to Prohibition of Waiting, 8am-6pm Monday to Friday in the
following road:
Valley Road.
Changes to Permit Holder or Pay and Display Parking Places, Monday
to Saturday, 9am-5pm in the following road:
South Street.
Changes to Permit Holder Only Parking Places, Monday to Saturday,
9am-5pm in the following road:
South Street.
A copy of the made Order, plans showing the lengths of road and a
statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order
along with copies of the Order and Map Tiles being amended can be
viewed at
consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/lewes-formal-2020.
Due to current social distancing requirements, paper copies of
documents will not be available to view in our council offices or
libraries. People without access to a computer who wish to view
details of the scheme should telephone the Parking Team on 01323
466244 to receive the documents by post.
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 of the
Order is made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would
like paper copies of the Order made please telephone Parking
Services on 01323 466244 or email
parking.escc@eastsussex.gov.uk
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb