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.
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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 11 October 2021, which
introduces new disabled parking spaces, makes existing advisory
bays enforceable and amends any associated restrictions in the
following lengths of road:
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 01/10/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
The introduction of or changes to Disabled
Persons Parking Places, At Any Time in the following roads in
BEXHILL - Albany Road, Amherst Road, Brassey Road, Cantelupe Road,
Cornwall Road, Knole Road, Magdalen Road, Middlesex Road, Windsor
Road.
Changes to Permit Holders Only 8am-6pm in the following roads in
BEXHILL- Albany Road, Cornwall Road.
Changes to Permit Holders or Time Limited 8am-6pm maximum stay 2
hours, no return within 2 hours in the following roads in BEXHILL-
Brassey Road, Cantelupe Road, Knole Road, Magdalen Road, Middlesex
Road, Rotherfield Avenue.
Changes to Permit Holders or Time Limited Mon to Sat 8am-6pm
maximum stay 2 hours, no return within 2 hours in the following
roads in BEXHILL- Amherst Road, Windsor Road.
Changes to No Waiting At Any Time in the following road in BEXHILL
- Rotherfield Avenue
The previously advertised proposal insofar as it relates to the
Disabled Persons Parking Place in West Parade has been withdrawn as
it is no longer required.
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 a copy of the Order being amended can be viewed in
Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St.
Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between
9am and 4pm or online at
https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/bexhill-disabled-bays
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.
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
To consider the Council Monitoring report for
the first quarter of the financial year 2021/22 as part of the
Council's Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR)
budget monitoring process.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
16.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.
16.2 It was RESOLVED to:
1) note the latest monitoring position for the Council;
2) approve the proposed amendments to performance measures set out in paragraph 3.1 of the report; and
3) recommend the County Council approve the transfer of funding for one-off investment to reserves, and the amended reserves policy, as set out in paragraph 4.3 and Annex A of the report
Reason
16.3 The report sets out the Council’s position and year end projections for the Council Plan targets, Revenue Budget, Capital Programme, Savings Plan together with Risks for 2021/22 quarter 1. The Cabinet agreed to recommend the County Council to agree that a reserve of £8.855m be set up within the existing Priority Outcomes and Transformation Reserve and that the Terms of Reference for this reserve will be extended to reference that the reserve can be used to fund “programmes that meet the Council’s priority outcomes” which will include highways and climate change.
Lead officer: Victoria Beard
Cabinet is asked to consider progress in
business and financial planning for 2022/23
To provide Cabinet with an update on the RPPR financial and service
planning process for 2022/23 including a financial strategy with
options for further investment in highways, infrastructure and
climate change.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
15.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.
15.2 It was RESOLVED to:
1. note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2 of the report;
2. note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and appendix 1 of the report;
3. subject to Council agreeing the establishment of a reserve, agree to receive further reports in November setting out proposals for one-off investments in highways and climate change; and
4. agree to continue lobbyingfor a sustainable funding regime to meet the needs of the residents of East Sussex.
Reason
15.3 This report confirms the high level of uncertainty within which planning for 2022/23 is taking place. Much is to be determined around national spending allocations and priorities for 2022/23 onwards, the impact of national reforms, and the longer term impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Thanks to the Council’s sound financial management and clear focus on priorities we are in a stable financial position for the current and next financial years. This provides a window of opportunity to invest now in areas that will help prepare us for challenges ahead. Further reports will be brought to Cabinet later in the autumn that set out plans for deploying one off funding on highways and climate change. Alongside this, the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process will be used to identify any other areas for one off investment. Work will continue throughout the autumn and winter to understand the detailed funding picture as it emerges and the implications of national policy developments. This analysis will feed into our ongoing business and financial planning. Members will continue to be involved in developing plans through Cabinet, County Council, Scrutiny Committees, and specific engagement sessions throughout the 2021/22 RPPR process.
Lead officer: Claire Lee
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 30/09/2021
Decision:
13.1 The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 13 July 2021 were agreed as a correct record.
To consider the introduction of a lane rental
scheme in East Sussex for works on the highway which could
encourage utility companies, and highway authorities, to work
quickly and/or to avoid working during traffic sensitive
times.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
20.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
20.2 It was RESOLVED to:
1) note the benefits of introducing a Lane Rental scheme;
2) note the process and timeframes of implementing such a scheme;
3) agree that a Lane Rental scheme be developed and scheduled to commence with the new Highway maintenance contract in May 2023; and
4) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve the scheme.
Reason
20.3 The Cabinet noted the benefits of introducing a lane rental scheme in East Sussex, as well as the process and timescales set out in the report and agreed the proposals to implement a lane rental scheme to coincide with the start of the new highways maintenance contract in May 2023 and to be administered by the new highway maintenance contractors network management team.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Pippa Mabey
To consider the annual report on the Council's
progress towards becoming carbon neutral.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 30/09/2021
Decision:
17.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport and the Chief Operating Officer.
17.2 It was RESOLVED to note the progress that has been achieved to date against the agreed action plan and the Scrutiny review recommendations in relation to carbon neutrality.
Reason
17.3 The Council has recognised the severity of the climate crisis by declaring a climate emergency and setting a clear and evidence-based trajectory towards net zero from its activities. The scale of the Council’s functions and the diversity of providers the Council works with makes this a complex and substantial task. Significant work has already been undertaken to reduce emissions and this has been built upon by the Climate Emergency Action Plan which is driving the next phase and has been further informed by the recent Scrutiny Review. This progress report sets out what has been achieved to date against the agreed Action Plan and the Scrutiny review recommendations.
Lead officer: Andy Arnold
To recommend to Full Council that; the
Proposed Submission of the Plan is published for statutory public
consultation; that authorisation is given to subsequently submit
the Plan to the Secretary of State for Examination, and; to provide
authorisation to the Director of CET to agree to any draft
modifications to the Plan in order to make it sound and for these
modifications to be published for consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
18.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
18.2 It was RESOLVED to:
(1) note progress on the Review of the Waste and Minerals Local Plan;
(2) agree, subject to the approval of Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority, that the proposed Submission Draft Revised Policies document and its supporting Sustainability Appraisal, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, is published for a representation period in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012;
(3) authorise the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to make, if necessary, minor modifications to the Revised Policies document and Sustainability Appraisal prior to publication and any subsequent minor changes arising from the consultation; and
(4) recommend the County Council to authorise the subsequent submission of the Revised Policies document and Sustainability Appraisal to the Secretary of State under Regulation 22 of the Town & Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, following the competition of actions under recommendations 2 and 3;
Reason
18.3 Progress on the review of the Waste and Minerals Local Plan (WMLP) were be noted. The review is not seeking to amend or update all Policies in the WMLP, and those Policies which are not part of the review will remain part of the adopted WMLP and will therefore still be part of the Development Plan as they are considered to be in conformity with national policy, primarily in the form of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Draft Revised Policies (DRP) updates, clarifies and strengthens certain existing Policies, including in relation to the future provision and supply of aggregates and their sustainable use.
18.4 The responses received to the 2020 consultation have been considered and changes made to the DRP where considered appropriate. The completed Equality Impact Assessment requires no further changes. The next stage will be publishing the DRP and inviting representations to be made on it under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, following which the draft Revised Policies will be submitted to Government for Public Examination. It is envisaged that the DRP will be published in late Autumn 2021.
18.5 The DRP may, prior to publication, be subject to minor amendments as a result of possible requests by Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority. The Director of Communities, Economy and Transport was therefore authorised to agree any minor amendments to the DRP and publish the document in accordance with Regulation 19 and Submission in accordance with Regulation 22 of the aforementioned Regulations.
Lead officer: Olu Abiwon
To consider proposals in relation to the
re-tendering of home care and extra care service provision from
January 2023 when the current contracts end.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
19.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care.
19.2 It was RESOLVED to:
1. agree to go out to tender for Home Care and Extra Care services in January 2022 with new contract start dates in January 2023;
2. approve a contract term of six years with the option to extend for up to 48 months; and
3. agree to delegate the contract award decision to the Director of Adult Social Care, once all submitted bids have been evaluated.
Reason
19.3 Independent sector Home Care and Extra Care services represent a significant and important element of the Council’s statutory care provision and it is essential that the services that are commissioned are of a high quality, person centred and represent value for money. Careful consideration and wide stakeholder engagement has been undertaken to ensure the tender will deliver sustainable services for both clients and providers.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Sarah Crouch
Endorsement of the plan to enable ESCC &
their partners to utilise the document to secure funding.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/09/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/09/2021
Effective from:
Decision:
21.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
21.2 It was RESOLVED to:
(1) note the outcomes of the recent consultation and to approve the draft East Sussex Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan; and
(2) agree the actions necessary to maintain the Local Cycling and Walking Plan as a living document and develop a future pipeline of cycling and walking schemes as outlined in paragraph 2.13 of the report.
Reason
21.3 The development of the first draft East Sussex Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), in line with Government guidance, establishes the strategic approach to identifying and delivering cycling and walking measures and initiatives across the County. This will support the case for future revenue and capital Government funding for cycling and walking and help meet with future requirements placed on local authorities by the new Government inspectorate, ‘Active Travel England’. The implications of the Active Travel Inspectorate are likely to be focussed on schemes requiring adherence to the new government strategy on active travel and supplementary scheme design guidance, to undertake thorough consultation that is representative of all local views and to fully monitor and evaluate schemes. The DfT has intimated that performance in relation to these areas will determine future funding.
21.4 The LCWIP will significantly contribute to supporting the County Council priorities relating to climate change, economic growth and recovery and health and wellbeing. The draft LCWIP will also be a supporting document to the updated Local Transport Plan. Actions were noted that will support the LCWIP being a living document and will assist in developing a future pipeline of cycling and walking schemes
Lead officer: Lisa Simmonds
To allow Road Traffic Solutions to carry out
restoration works to St Clements Church, 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: 29/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Croft Road - from its junction with U3205 Coburg Place to its
junction with U3210 Church Passage
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 northbound via U3205 Swan
Terrace – U3208 High Street – A259 Old London Road
– C551 Priory Road - U3235 Halton Place/ Halton Crescent/
Halton Terrace – U3205 Bembrook Road/ Croft Road &
southbound via U3205 Croft Road/ Bembrook Road – U3235 Halton
Terrace/ Halton Crescent/ Halton Place – C551 Priory Road
– A259 Old London Road/ The Bourne/ East Beach Street –
U3208 High Street – U3205 Swan Terrace.
The Order commences 4 October 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 4
October 2021 and 5 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 East Sussex Highways to carry out
carriageway surfacing works, East Sussex County Council ihave 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 in phases;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 29/09/2021
Effective from: 08/10/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Harley Shute Road;
Phase 1 - from its junction with A259 Bexhill Road to property
no.63.
Phase 2 - from property no. 88 to its junction with B2092 Crowhurst
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 A259 Bexhill
Road/Grosvenor Crescent/Marina/Grand Parade - A2102 London Road -
A21 London Road - B2159 Battle Road - A2100 The Ridge West - A2690
Queensway - A2092 Queensway/Crowhurst Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 3 August 2020 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 19:00
hours to 06:00 hours between 4 October 2021 & 12 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 Centurion Site Services to install a
new telecoms pole, 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 and footway;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 29/09/2021
Effective from: 01/10/2021
Decision:
Temporary Road & Footway Closure
Upperton Road - from its junction with A2040 The Avenue to
Prezzo
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/U2149 Terminus
Road/ Ashford Road – U2146/A2040 Cavendish Place/ Upper
Avenue/ The Avenue.
The Order commences 4 October 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 20:00hrs
to 06:00hrs between 4 & 8 October 2021 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb