30/04/2024 - Burfield Academy and Phoenix Academy

To consider the local authority’s response to Step Academy Trust’s consultation on a proposal to amalgamate Burfield Academy and Phoenix Academy.

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

Decision due date: 23/05/2024

Divisions affected: Hailsham Market; Hailsham New Town;

Lead officer: Gary Langford

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - Renting of storage facility for Eastbourne public works at 41 Brampton Road

Planned public infrastructure street works to Eastbourne centre require storage facilities for materials prior to their installation. East Sussex County Council has rented an area of secure open storage space at Brampton Road Eastbourne for the past year. The lease is due to expire and the decision requested is to renew the lease for an additional year.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Hampden Park;

Lead officer: Rebecca Lewis

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - County Hall campus - asset review

As part of the Council’s Asset Management Plan 2020-2025, the Council has been undertaking a review of its office accommodation.  It’s Hastings and Eastbourne offices review and implementation are now complete.  An independent review of the County’s largest asset at County Hall, including Westfield House is completed and the findings of this will be set out for the Lead Member to decide on the way forward.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: Lewes;

Lead officer: Nigel Brown

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercial information regarding property appraisals .


30/04/2024 - Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24

To note the Internal Audit Service’s Opinion on the Council’s control environment

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/07/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Nigel Chilcott

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - Procurement of a chargepoint operator to deliver, operate and manage on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

The County Council has received funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles totalling £4.441m to develop a chargepoint network that will priories the needs of residents that cannot park and charge off street.

The funding has been issued on the understanding that the Council will seek additional investment from the private sector to extend the scale of the network.

The Council are therefore requested to decide on the procurement of a chargepoint operator that will invest in and deliver the proposed chargepoint network, and manage this contract (estimated value £150m) for a contracted period, whilst meeting the funding objectives.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Ian Glover

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - 98 South Coast Road, Peacehaven - Disposal of Freehold

This is a residential dwelling that is surplus to operational requirements. Lead Member approval is being sought to formally declare the property to be surplus, and to approve the disposal of the asset. The Lead Member report will seek for the Chief Operating Officer to be granted authority to agree detailed terms with the preferred purchaser at a later date.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: Peacehaven;

Lead officer: Rebecca Lewis

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - School Streets - results of the consultation and next steps

To note the feedback from the co-design work with the school community on the three school streets schemes at All Saints CE Primary, Bexhill, Southover CE Primary, Lewes and Langney Primary, Eastbourne and the results of the public consultation undertaken between 22 April – 17 May 2024 and to approve the next steps for the three School Streets schemes.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Divisions affected: Bexhill North; Eastbourne - St Anthony's; Lewes;

Lead officer: Lisa Simmonds

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


30/04/2024 - Ashdown Forest Trust Fund 2023/24

To inform Cabinet of the movements on the Trust Fund during 2023/24 and the closing position as at 31 March 2024.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/07/2024

Divisions affected: Forest Row and Groombridge;

Lead officer: Jill Fisher

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024


28/03/2024 - Permitted Extension - Supported Accommodation Approved Provider Framework

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) have a joint procurement framework & application process for organisations to become a contracted approved provider.

 

This process ensures ESCC establish overarching quality and support requirements in the support being delivered.  This also sets out specialist requirements for specific care groups.

 

The care group are Working Age 18-65 and include Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health. The contracted period was for 5 (plus optional 2 years).

 

It is requested that permission is granted for a further 2 years.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Decision due date: 23/05/2024

Lead officer: Kenny Mackay

Notice of decision: 17/04/2024


28/03/2024 - West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School

To update the Lead Member on the outcome of a consultation on the proposed amalgamation of West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School and to seek approval for next steps.

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

Decision due date: 04/07/2024

Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Langney;

Lead officer: Gary Langford

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


28/03/2024 - Petition: For East Sussex County Council to agree to proceed without further delay to proceed with our simple and affordable 20mph safety scheme, which requires just the change of signage

To consider the petition asking that the County Council change the existing 30mph speed limit in Burwash High Street to a 20mph speed limit.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Divisions affected: Rother North West;

Lead officer: Kelly Burr

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


28/03/2024 - Petition: Make 20mph a default on our residential streets (Hastings and St Leonards)

To consider the petition asking that the County Council make 20mph a default on residential streets (Hastings and St Leonards).

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 22/05/2024

Divisions affected: Hastings - Ashdown and Conquest; Hastings - Baird and Ore; Hastings - Braybrooke and Castle; Hastings - Central St Leonards and Gensing; Hastings - Hollington and Wishing Tree; Hastings - Maze Hill and West St Leonards; Hastings - Old Hastings and Tressell; Hastings - St Helens and Silverhill;

Lead officer: Kelly Burr

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


28/03/2024 - Land known as Site 6, Easter Island Place, Eastbourne    Item Deferred

Decision regarding the Council’s recommended property strategy.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Sovereign;

Lead officer: Rebecca Lewis

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


28/03/2024 - 117 South Coast Road, Peacehaven - Disposal of Freehold

This is a residential dwelling that is surplus to operational requirements. Lead Member approval is being sought to formally declare the property to be surplus, and to approve the disposal of the asset. The Lead Member report will seek for the Chief Operating Officer to be granted authority to agree detailed terms with the preferred purchaser at a later date.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 21/05/2024

Divisions affected: Peacehaven;

Lead officer: Rebecca Lewis

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


28/03/2024 - Proposed update to the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)

Approve the proposed update to the East Sussex BSIP, prior to submission to the Department of Transport by the 12 June 2024 deadline. It is a requirement of the DfT that Local Authorities update their BSIP to allow the release of year 3 funding.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Craig Lamberton

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


28/03/2024 - Registration - Statutory Fee Changes

The General Register Office are making changes to their statutory fees relating to the Registration Service. The Registration Service sets some discretionary fees of its own, which are approved by Full Council in February of each year. The remainder of the fees levied are set nationally by General Register Office and these change from time to time.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 22/05/2024

Lead officer: Steve Quayle

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024


29/02/2024 - East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the South Downs NPA Waste and Minerals Plan Review

To recommend to Full Council that the reviewed Waste and Minerals Plan is adopted, following the Planning Inspectorate issuing their report that finds the plan sound and legally compliant.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Lead officer: Ed Sheath

Notice of decision: 11/03/2024


29/02/2024 - Council Monitoring: Quarter 4 2023/24 - Year end

To consider the Council Monitoring report for the fourth quarter of 2023/24 as part of the Council's Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Victoria Beard

Notice of decision: 29/02/2024


29/02/2024 - Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - State of the County

To consider the State of the County report and begin the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process for 2025/26 and beyond.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Victoria Beard

Notice of decision: 29/02/2024


31/01/2024 - SuDS in Schools: procurement of services and materials to fit Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to seven schools in the Eastbourne/Southern Wealden area

Request to procure the appointment of a Contractor to carry out the works of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in selected schools in Eastbourne and Southern Wealden, which have a higher risk of flooding.

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision due date: 06/2024

Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Hampden Park; Eastbourne - Langney; Eastbourne - Ratton; Eastbourne - St Anthony's; Pevensey and Stone Cross;

Lead officer: Nick Claxton

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024


31/01/2024 - High Weald Management Plan 2024-2029

The Lead Member will be recommended to adopt the latest review of the High Weald Management Plan, which covers the period 2024 to 2029.  This will enable the County Council to meet its statutory duty of preparing and publishing a Management Plan for the High Weald Protected Landscape.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due date: 22/05/2024

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Lead officer: Virginia Pullan

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024


22/12/2023 - East Sussex Energy, Infrastructure and Development Limited: Proposed changes to the Articles of Association    Item Deferred

The Council is a member of this company, and the company are proposing to change their articles of association. Any such change requires the consent of the Council as a company member. The Council has been liaising with the company regarding concerns with the proposed changes, but to date has not been able to resolve its concerns. The leader is requested to consider the changes and make a decision on whether or not to approve them.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Decision due date: 30/05/2024

Lead officer: Bekki Freeman

Notice of decision: 25/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


30/11/2022 - To approve the granting of a new Lease to the Trustees of the West Hills & District Community Centre    Item Deferred

The current Lease dated 12 March 2008 expires 11 March 2023 and it is proposed that ESCC grant the Trustees a new Lease for a period of 25 years which will allow the Trustees to be able to seek grant funding.

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due date: 25/06/2024

Divisions affected: Hailsham New Town; Hastings - Ashdown and Conquest; Hastings - Baird and Ore; Hastings - Braybrooke and Castle; Hastings - Central St Leonards and Gensing; Hastings - Hollington and Wishing Tree; Hastings - Maze Hill and West St Leonards; Hastings - Old Hastings and Tressell; Hastings - St Helens and Silverhill;

Lead officer: Joanne Johnston, Zoe Tweed

Notice of decision: 30/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons