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.
The decision was taken to extend the current
contract rather than retender, due to market uncertainty and
limited suppliers. The extension forms part of the original
contract so by using it we are not exposed to this
volatility.
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 03/04/2024
Effective from: 10/04/2024
Decision:
The Services Agreement for the Provision of
Tipping Points handling of dry mixed recyclables will be extended
for a period of 2 years until 28 June 2026, as allowed for in
Clause 2.3 of the Contract.
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: 02/04/2024
Effective from: 05/04/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
The Drove - from the junction with A259 North Quay to the junction
with A259 B&Q 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 eastbound via A259 North
Quay, Station Approach, Drove Road, The Drove & westbound via
A259 Drove Road, Station Approach, The Drove.
The Order commenced 19 February 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 from 20:00hrs
to 06:00hrs between 8 & 13 April 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 lengths of
road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 02/04/2024
Effective from: 05/04/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Park Shaw - from the junction with C21 Brede Lane to the junction
with U6325 Orchard Way
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 8 April & 10
May 2024.
Gorselands - for its entire length
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 29 April & 31
May 2024.
Brede Lane - from Ivy Cottage to the junction with U6325 Park
Shaw
Diversion via C21 Brede Lane - B2244 The Street, Sandrock Hill,
Hawkhurst Road, Compasses - B2165 Cripps Corner Road - B2089 Catts
Green, Whorne Woods, Tank Hill, Chitcombe Road - A28 Cackle Street
- C21 Pottery Lane, Brede Lane and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 25 May & 3
June 2024.
Brede Lane - from the junction with U6637 East View Terrace to the
junction with U6626 Hurst Lane
Diversion via C21 Brede Lane - B2244 The Street, Sandrock Hill,
Hawkhurst Road, Compasses - B2165 Cripps Corner Road - B2089 Catts
Green, Whorne Woods, Tank Hill, Chitcombe Road - A28 Cackle Street
- C21 Pottery Lane, Brede Lane and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 24 June & 12
July 2024.
Hurst Lane - at its junction with the C21 Brede Lane.
Diversion via U6626 Hurst Lane - B2244 Sandrock Hill, The Street -
C21 Brede Lane and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 24 June & 12
July 2024.
East View Terrace - from the junction with C21 Brede Lane to the
junction with P6921 Park Farm View.
Diversion via C21 Brede Lane - U6637 East View Terrace and vice
versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 10 June & 12
July 2024.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 8 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 as detailed
above, depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow O2 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: 02/04/2024
Effective from: 05/04/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
East Beach Street – westbound carriageway only – from
the junction with U3212 Rock-A-Nore Road to the junction with U3208
High Street.
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 A259 East Beach
Street, The Bourne, Old London Road - C551 Priory Road - C457 Mount
Pleasant Road - C215 Elphinstone Road - A2101 Park Gates
Roundabout, Queens Road, Albert Road – A259 Denmark Place,
Fountain Roundabout, Breeds Place, Pelham Place, Sturdee Place,
Marine Parade, East Parade.
The Order commences 11 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 from 23:30hrs
to 05:00hrs on 11 & 12 April and from 23:30hrs to 05:00hrs on
18 & 19 April 2024 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
Approval to sell the freehold of the site. The
Lead Member for Resources and Climate Changed declared the site
surplus to East Sussex County Council’s requirements at a
decision-making meeting on 17 October 2023.
Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 06/04/2024
Decision:
Approval to sell the property for an agreed
sum following a joint independent valuation of the site.
Lead officer: Ros Parker
To consider some minor changes to the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy previously adopted by the Council in 2022. The changes are required to bring the Policy up to date and further in line with identified best practice. Some of the changes also reflect feedback from last year’s Climate Emergency UK Local Government Scorecards.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 28/03/2024 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 06/04/2024
Decision:
60.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
DECISIONS
60.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the updated Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
REASONS
60.3 The updated Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy set out in Appendix 1 of the report has been revised to bring it further in line with best practice.
Lead officer: Ian Roadnight
To seek Lead Member approval for writing off certain debts in excess of £10,000.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 28/03/2024 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 06/04/2024
Decision:
61.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
61.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the writing-off of 14 debts amounting to £234,600.66 in the Council’s 2023/2024 accounts;
2) Note that provision is made for bad and doubtful debts; and
3) Note the current debt position and positive steps being put in place to make improvements.
REASONS
61.3 There is no prospect of recovering the fourteen outstanding debts.
Lead officer: Alina Dunn
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 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: 25/03/2024 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 25/03/2024
Effective from: 03/04/2024
Decision:
49.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services updating on the announcement of the latest round of the Household Support Fund and to agree to the distribution a proportion of the grant funding.
DECISIONS
49.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the proposed spend of £615,000 of the Fund for the allocation of food vouchers to eligible free school meal pupils for the 2024 Easter holidays; and
2) Delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to implement the scheme on the terms set out in the report.
REASONS
49.3 The Fund enables the Council to provide support to vulnerable East Sussex residents including children and families who are struggling financially.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Jessica Stubbings
To approve the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty Report for 2024-2025.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 25/03/2024 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 25/03/2024
Effective from: 03/04/2024
Decision:
48.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services seeking approval of the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty 2024.
DECISIONS
48.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty 2024.
REASONS
48.3 The Council has a duty to publish a Childcare Sufficiency Duty report annually. The document supports the Council’s statutory obligation of on-going assessment of childcare provision for children aged 0-14 years old (and up to 18 years old for children with special educational needs and disabilities) in East Sussex.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Jane Spice
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: 25/03/2024
Effective from: 29/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Bembrook Road - From the junction of U3205 Croft Road to the
junction with U3234 Egremont Place.
Diversion via U3205 Croft Road - U3186 Priory Road - U3234 Egremont
Place and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 1 April & 3
June 2024.
Collier Road - At the junction with U3203 Bembrook Road.
Diversion via U3203 Collier Road - U3205 Croft Road - U3186 Priory
Road - U3234 Egremont Place - U3203 Bembrook Road and vice
versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 1 & 14 April
2024.
Croft Road - At the junction with U3203 Bembrook Road.
Diversion westbound via U3205 Croft Road - U3186 Priory Road -
U3197 Wellington Road - U3191 Milward Road - U3186 Castle Hill Road
- A2101 Albert Road - A259 Denmark Place, Fountain roundabout,
Breeds Place, Pelham Place, Sturdee Place, Marine Parade, East
Parade - U3208 High Street - U3205 Swan Terrace, Croft Road and
eastbound via U3205 Croft Road, Swan Terrace - U3208 High Street -
A259 The Bourne, East Beach Street, East Parade, Marine Parade,
Sturdee Place, Pelham Place, Breeds Place, Fountain roundabout,
Denmark Place - A2101 Albert Road - U3186 Castle Hill Road - U3191
Milward Road - U3197 Wellington Road - U3186 Priory Road - U3205
Croft Road.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 1 & 14 April
2024.
Egremont Place - At the junction with U3203 Bembrook Road.
Diversion via U3203 Bembrook Road - U3205 Croft Road - U3186 Priory
Road - U3235 Halton Place, Halton Crescent, Halton Terrace and vice
versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 6 & 27 May
2024.
Halton Terrace - At the junction with U3203 Bembrook Road.
Diversion via U3203 Bembrook Road - U3205 Croft Road - U3186 Priory
Road - U3235 Halton Place, Halton Crescent, Halton Terrace and vice
versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 6 & 27 May
2024.
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 detailed above.
The Order commences 1 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 as detailed
above, depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 length of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 25/03/2024
Effective from: 29/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Anglesea Terrace – from the junction with U3124 Charles Road
to the junction with A2102 London 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 U3124 Charles Road -
U3126 Brittany Road - A2102 London Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 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 2 April
& 10 May 2024 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
The Lead Member will consider the proposed future property strategy for Pacific House, Eastbourne.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 14/03/2024 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 21/03/2024
Effective from: 21/03/2024
Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Sovereign;
Lead officer: James Harris, Nigel Brown
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 length of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 20/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Westcourt Drive - from the junction with U6535 Terminus Avenue to
the junction with U6534 Collington avenue
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 U6534 Collington
Avenue – B2098 Terminus Road – A269 Buckhurst Road
– A269 Upper Sea Road – B2182 Sea Road, Marina, West
Parade – U6547 Richmond Avenue and vice versa.
The Order commenced 29 May 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 25
March & 5 July 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 preparations to be made in the race
start and finish area, and to facilitate the safety of
participants, organisers and the travelling public, East Sussex
County Council have made an Order under Sections 16A to C of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will
temporarily close the following lengths of road along the route to
be taken by the competitors for a short period of time during the
event:-
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 20/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures – Sunday 24
March 2024 from 05:00hrs – 15:00hrs
Sea Road (U3105), Grosvenor Crescent (A259), Bexhill Road (A259),
West Hill Road (U3106), St Vincents Road (U3107), Filsham Road
(C238), Harley Shute Road (B2092), Crowhurst Road (B2092),
Queensway (B2092), The Ridge West (A2100), The Ridge (B2093),
Winchelsea Road (C825), Rye Road (A259), Old Top Road (U3240),
Middle Road (U3240), Fairlight Road (C231), Old London Road (A259),
Saxon Road (U3214), Canute Road (U3232), Harold Road (U3214),
Dudley Road (U3222), Ashburnham Road (U3224), All Saints Street
(U3214), Rock A Nore Road (U3212), East Beach Street (A259), East
Parade (A259), Marine Parade (A259), Marina (A259) (closure of
Marina may be required during the mini-run event), Grosvenor
Gardens (U3105) Combe Valley Way (A2690) between The Queensway
junction and the roundabout accessing the Industrial Estate and
Seaside Road (U3105) from its junction with Grosvenor Gardens to
its junction with Seaside Way.
The alternative routes for through traffic will be directed by
Police/ Marshalls. Marshalls will assist in diverting traffic via
Wrestwood Road, A259 and A21.
Temporary Road Closures – Saturday 23 March 2024
To enable preparations in the start/ finish area Sea Road (U3105)
and Grosvenor Gardens (U3105) will be closed the day before the
race.
Through traffic will be diverted (westbound) via Grosvenor Crescent
and (eastbound) via Seaside Road, Seaside Way, Bexhill Road and
Grosvenor Crescent.
Access for pedestrians should not be affected and vehicular access
for residents and to properties within the closed area will be
maintained wherever possible. The restrictions will be lifted as
soon as the event is complete and the Police are satisfied that it
is safe to re-open the roads.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow P J Brown Civil Engineering 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
lengths of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 20/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Beechy Road – from the junction with B2192 Lewes Road to the
junction with the U7510 Bushby Lane.
Diversion via B2192 Lewes Road – U7510 Bushby Lane.
The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 25 March
& 15 April 2024.
Hollow Lane - from the junction with U7511 Beechy Road to the
junction with U7669 Hawkhurst Lane.
Diversion via U7669 Hawkhurst Lane - C13 Waldron Road - C59 London
Road - A22 The Shaw Roundabout, Eastbourne Road - B2192 Heathfield
Road, Lewes Road - U7511 Beechy Road and vice versa.
The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 16 & 26
April 2024.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 25 March 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 as detailed
above 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: 20/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
St Helens Road - from the junction with A21 Sedlescombe Road North
to the junction with U3040 King Edward Avenue
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 A2101 St Helens Road
– U3029 Parkstone Road – U3008 Hillside Road –
B2093 The Ridge, Conquest roundabout, The Ridge – A2100 The
Ridge, Junction Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North and vice
versa.
The Order commences 25 March 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 25
& 28 March 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 Network Rail 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: 20/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Mountfield Road / Brassey Avenue – 40 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 via U2236 Mountfield Road
- U2231 Mountfield Road roundabout - U2226 Lottbridge Drove,
Marshall roundabout, Lottbridge Road - A2280 Cross Levels Way,
Broadwater roundabout, Cross Levels Way, Upperton Farm roundabout,
Cross Levels Way - A2021 Rodmill roundabout, Kings Drive - U2236
Decoy Drive, Nevill Avenue, Brassey Avenue and vice versa.
The Order commences 28 March 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 as detailed
below, depending upon the weather conditions;
Between 28 & 31 March 2024
Between 6 & 8 April 2024
Between 25 & 27 May 2024
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb