Decisions

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.

Decisions published

31/08/2018 - Contract Award for Parking Management Street Works ref: 880    Recommendations Approved

The Street Works Contract will enable East Sussex County Council's Parking Services Team to provide an essential ancillary sign and line maintenance service so as to maintain safety, legality and enforceability, principally in the County Council’s Controlled Parking Area’s in Eastbourne, Lewes and Hastings. Reliable Maintenance Ltd, the incumbent supplier, submitted the only bid after a compliant procurement process.

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision published: 27/09/2018

Effective from: 31/08/2018

Decision:

It was decided that this contract should be awarded to Reliable Maintenance Ltd as part of a retender (Option 1) - they were the incumbent supplier and no other bids were received.

Lead officer: Emma Law


31/08/2018 - The East Sussex (U5101 Middle Way, North Way, Mount Harry Road, Firle Crescent, Hamsey Crescent, East Way, Caburn Crescent, Windover Crescent, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2018 ref: 864    Recommendations Approved

To allow SGN to carry out mains replacement 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: 03/09/2018

Effective from: 31/08/2018

Decision:

The Order commences 3 September 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 consecutively between 3 September 2018 and 23 November 2018 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


31/08/2018 - The East Sussex (A22 London Road, Forest Row)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2018 ref: 863    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out pavement reconstruction, inlay resurfacing and lining 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: 03/09/2018

Effective from: 31/08/2018

Decision:

The Order commences 1 September 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 1 September 2018 and 3 October 2018 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


14/08/2018 - Charges for chargeable waste at Household Waste Recyling Sites (HWRS) ref: 861    Recommendations Approved

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet approved the introduction of charging for certain non household waste items across its network of Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) sites at the meeting held on 26 June 2018.

The charges form part of the proposals of the HWRS Service Review, and contribute towards the savings targets identified for the Waste Disposal Service in the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP).

Whilst proposed charges were covered within the Cabinet report, the decision to set the exact charges was delegated to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer.

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 23/08/2018

Effective from: 14/08/2018

Decision:

It was agreed to set the charges for a Chargeable Waste Scheme, to be implemented across East Sussex County Council’s HWRS network, as follows:
• Soil £4 per bag (or part bag)
• Hardcore £4 per bag (or part bag)
• Plasterboard £4 per bag/sheet (or part bag/sheet)
• Bonded Asbestos £6 per bag/sheet (or part bag/sheet)
• Tyres £2 per tyre (or part tyre)

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


24/08/2018 - The East Sussex (C238 Filsham Road, St Leonards)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2018 ref: 860    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway resurfacing 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: 20/08/2018

Effective from: 24/08/2018

Decision:

The Order commenced 8 May 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 28 August 2018 and 28 September 2018 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.


Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


24/08/2018 - The East Sussex (A265 Paygate / High Street / Etchingham Road, Burwash)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2018 ref: 859    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway surfacing and lining 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: 20/08/2018

Effective from: 24/08/2018

Decision:

The Order commences 28 August 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 28 August 2018 and 21 September 2018 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.



Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


27/08/2018 - The East Sussex (C6 Green Road & C322 North Common Road, Wivelsfield)(30 mph & 40 mph Speed Limit) Order 2018 ref: 858    Recommendations Approved

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 on 27 August 2018, which would extend the 30 mph speed limit and introduce a 40 mph speed limit in the following lengths of road;


Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 20/08/2018

Effective from: 27/08/2018

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 and at Lewes Library, Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LZ Monday 10am - 2pm, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 5pm 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 Transport Development Control on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb