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

01/02/2019 - Contract Award for ‘Bus Lane Enforcement CCTV’ ref: 986    Recommendations Approved

As part of the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvements project two new bus lanes are being created. Following the creation of the bus lanes there is a requirement for enforcement cameras and an SAAS system to record and manage the enforcement. This contract is required to provide the necessary hardware, software and provide support and maintenance of the equipment/systems.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 06/03/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

It was decided that this contract should be awarded to Smart Video & Sensing Ltd as they provided the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (Option 1)

Lead officer: Stephanie McCann


31/01/2019 - Contract Award for ‘ Supported Accommodation Based Services for Young Mothers in Eastbourne and Lewes’ ref: 980    Recommendations Approved

The Supporting People (SP) Programme aims to increase the opportunities and improve the life chances of people with vulnerabilities in East Sussex. The SP Programme offers accessible, high quality and affordable housing support services that promote independence, prevent crisis and complement existing and new housing, health, social care and children’s services.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 18/02/2019

Effective from: 31/01/2019

Decision:

It was decided that this contract should be awarded to Salvation Army Housing Association (SAHA) via a light touch open tender process (Option one) as theirs was the most economically advantageous tender.

Lead officer: Emma Law


31/01/2019 - Contract Award for ‘Drug and Alcohol Recovery service in East Sussex’ ref: 979    Recommendations Approved

East Sussex has 1,598 residents accessing drug treatment, 1,118 of which are accessing support for opiates and 739 residents accessing alcohol treatment. The main urban areas of the county – Eastbourne and Hastings have the highest numbers of residents in treatment. However, there are significant treatment populations in other parts of the county. East Sussex has experienced a significant drop in presentations for alcohol since 2013. It is also a priority area for Public Health England (PHE) due to the number of drug related deaths (DRDs).

Substance Misuse treatment in East Sussex is provided by CGL under the brand STAR. There are 2 hubs - 1 in Eastbourne and 1 in Hastings and community services are provided in other parts of the county.

There have been changes in the approach to drug and alcohol treatment in East Sussex since the previous tender process. This includes the removal of highly prescriptive outcomes and payment by results (through a recent waiver). The new service specification will identify outcomes for service users but the emphasis will be on the provider to show how these will be delivered. This is further underlined by a move towards long term recovery, making a positive contribution, wider integration with their local community rather than abstinence.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 18/02/2019

Effective from: 31/01/2019

Decision:

It was decided that this contract should be awarded to Change Grow Live via an open tender process (Option one) as theirs was the most economically advantageous tender.

Lead officer: Emma Law


08/02/2019 - The East Sussex (Hastings Borough)(Experimental Traffic Regulation) Order (Permitted Use by Taxis, Motorcycles & Pedal Cycles in the Bus Lanes in A259 Bexhill Road) 2019 ref: 966    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby give that East Sussex County Council have made an Order coming into operation on 15 February 2019 under Sections 9, 10(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, for an experimental period not exceeding 18 months which will introduce the following:-

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 05/02/2019

Effective from: 08/02/2019

Decision:

A copy of the Order, plans showing the lengths of road and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Experimental Order, may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, St Anne’s Crescent, County Hall, Lewes on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm; at Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings TN34 1HE on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-1pm and Thursday 10am-6pm; or online at www.eastsussexhighways.com/bexhill-road

East Sussex County Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions should be continued in force indefinitely by means of an Order under Sections 1(1) and 2(1) to (3) and 4(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Any person wishing to make an objection or other representation concerning this Order being continued, must do so in writing, together with the grounds on which it is made to East Sussex County Council, Communities Economy & Transport, Parking, B Floor, County Hall, St. Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE or email TROs@eastsussex.gov.uk by 15 August 2019 quoting reference TRO/425 (or if the Order is subsequently varied or modified by an Order made under Section 9, 10(1) or 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, six months from the date of coming into operation of such variation or modification).

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or 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 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 require further information telephone Infrastructure Enhancement, East Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/02/2019 - The East Sussex (A21 Sedlescombe Road North, Hastings)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 965    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway jointing and patching 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: 01/02/2019

Effective from: 08/02/2019

Decision:

The Order commences 14 February 2019 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 14 and 26 February 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/02/2019 - The East Sussex (C13 Firgrove Road, Cross in Hand /Rosers Cross Lane, Waldron)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 964    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway surfacing 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: 01/02/2019

Effective from: 08/02/2019

Decision:

The Order commences 11 February 2019 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 11 February 2019 and 12 March 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/02/2019 - The East Sussex (U7497 Daleham Lane, Fletching)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 963    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to complete the installation of a new retaining wall, 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: 01/02/2019

Effective from: 08/02/2019

Decision:

The Order commences 11 February 2019 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 11 February 2019 and 22 March 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


01/02/2019 - The East Sussex (Lewes District) (Traffic Regulation) Order 2004 Amendment Order 2005 No 1 (Amendment No 2) 2019 ref: 962    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made the above named Order in part, under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers, coming into operation on 4 February 2019 which introduces, amends and revokes various restrictions along the following lengths of roads:

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 28/01/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

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 may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, Lewes on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and at Lewes Library, Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am –5pm.
The previously advertised proposal insofar as they relate to Cliff Gardens (Seaford), Esplanade (Seaford), Marine Parade (Seaford), Martello Road (Seaford) and Elphick Road (Newhaven) have been abandoned following consideration of the objections 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 1987, 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 order being made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

If you require further information telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


01/02/2019 - The East Sussex (Lewes Town)(Parking Places and Waiting and Loading Restrictions)Traffic Regulation Order 2014 Amendment No 1 2019 ref: 961    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made the above Order in part, under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers coming into operation on 4 February 2019 which introduces, amends and revokes various restrictions along the following lengths of roads:-

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 28/01/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

A copy of the 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 may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, Lewes on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and at Lewes Library, Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am –5pm.
The previously advertised proposals insofar as they relate to the relocation of the Loading Bay in the High Street has been abandoned following consideration of the objections 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 Act of 1987, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Act or of any of the 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 require further information telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


01/02/2019 - The East Sussex (Borough of Hastings) (Traffic Regulation) (Consolidation) Order 2013 (Various Roads) Amendment Order 2019 No. 1 ref: 960    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made the above named Order in part, under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers, coming into operation on 4 February 2019 which introduces, amends and revokes various restrictions along the following lengths of roads:

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 28/01/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

A copy of the made Order, plans showing the lengths of road affected, and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, along with copies of those parts of old Orders being revoked may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, and Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday 10am to 1pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm.

The previously advertised proposals insofar as they relate to Bexhill Road (replacing a section of time limited waiting with a bus stop clearway) Little Ridge Avenue (installing time limited waiting on the north-east side) have been abandoned, the proposal in Braybrooke Road (amending the shared parking bay to accommodate a disabled bay) have been withdrawn as the disabled bay is no longer needed and the proposal relating to Robsack Avenue (installing no waiting at any time) has been modified following consideration of the objections 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 1987, 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 Order being made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

If you require further information telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


24/01/2019 - Proposed SEN facility at Grovelands Community Primary School ref: 1381    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to publish statutory notices in respect of a proposal to establish a Special Educational Needs facility at Grovelands Community Primary School

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

Made at meeting: 24/01/2019 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision published: 24/01/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

20.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services seeking approval to publish statutory notices in respect of a proposal to establish a SEN (Special Educational Needs) facility at Grovelands Community Primary School.

 

20.2     RESOLVED –

1)   to authorise the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a Special Educational Needs (SEN) facility for up to 8 pupils at Grovelands Community Primary School with effect from the start of Term 5 in the 2018/19 academic year; and

2)   to delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposals prior to their publication if required.

 

REASON

20.3     The Council has identified a gap in specialist provision in mainstream primary schools for pupils with a primary need of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in the Hailsham area and the Council would like to establish a facility for up to 8 pupils at Grovelands Community Primary School to address this.

20.4     The majority of respondents to the consultation support the proposal to establish a SEN facility at Grovelands Community Primary School.

 

Lead officer: Gary Langford


24/01/2019 - Dedicated Schools Grant Allocation for 2019/20 ref: 1382    Recommendations Approved

The DSG allocations are notified to the Local Authority in December and the DSG budget requires approval.

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

Made at meeting: 24/01/2019 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision published: 24/01/2019

Effective from: 01/02/2019

Decision:

21.1   The Lead Member  considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services which sought approval of the Dedicated Schools Grant Allocation for 2019/20.

 

21.2   RESOLVED – to approve the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2019/20.

 

 Reasons

 

  21.3   The report provided the Lead Member with information relating to the use of the four blocks which the Dedicated Schools Grant budget is divided into for 2019/20.

Lead officer: Ed Beale


24/01/2019 - ESCC School Funding Formula for 2019/20 ref: 1383    Recommendations Approved

After consulting with East Sussex Schools and Academies, approval is now being sought from Lead Member to change the ESCC Funding Formula factors for 2019/20.

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

Made at meeting: 24/01/2019 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision published: 24/01/2019

Effective from: 22/01/2019

Decision:

22.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services seeking approval for the East Sussex County Council School Funding Formula for 2019/20.

22.2     RESOLVED – to approve the proposals in relation to the ESCC School Funding Formula for 2019/20

1) Primary Phase Proposal:

Minimum Funding Guarantee (MFG) at 100.5% and Capping at 1.5%, decrease the lump sum by £2,000 to £120,000, reduce the Free School Meals (FSM) rate to the NFF rate, introduce Free School Meals Ever6 (FSM6) and Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) factors at the proposed NFF rates, introduce a minimum per pupil amount, amend the Sparsity calculation to align to the NFF.

 

2) Secondary Phase Proposal:

Minimum Funding Guarantee (MFG) at 100.5% and Capping at 1.5%, decrease the lump sum by £7,000 to the NFF level of £110,000, reduce the Free School Meal (FSM) rate to the NFF rate, introduce Free School Meal Ever6 (FSM6) and Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) factors to the NFF rates, introduce a minimum per pupil amount, amend the Sparsity calculation to align to the NFF.

 

Reasons

 

22.3     The proposals were developed by the Funding Formula Working Group for consultation with the Schools Forum and all schools and academics. A majority of school respondents were in favour of the proposals which are based on principles that work towards the National Funding Formula (NFF), whilst avoiding any undue turbulence to schools and academies.  

 

 

Lead officer: Ed Beale