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To consider the Council’s response to the Government’s letter asking for a clear commitment to devolution and reorganisation by 10 January including whether to request the postponement of County Council elections.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/01/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/01/2025
Effective from: 09/01/2025
Decision:
41.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.
41.2 It was RESOLVED to approve that the Leader writes to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution:
1) Confirming the Council’s clear commitment to devolution and local government reorganisation as part of the Devolution Priority Programme, based on a proposal for the devolution of powers to a new combined authority for the Sussex area covering the areas of the three upper tier authorities.
2) Confirming the Council’s commitment to developing a proposal for unitary government in East Sussex.
3) Inviting the Government to postpone elections in May 2025, for a year, to enable the proposals for Local Government Reorganisation to be developed and the early implementation of the proposed devolution arrangements.
Reasons
41.3 It is recommended that the Council responds to the Government’s invitation by expressing a commitment to work with partners to develop proposals for a mayoral strategic authority for the area of Sussex, and to seek to take advantage of the benefits of participating in the Devolution Priority Programme. It is also recommended that the letter to the Government includes a commitment to reorganisation, with a view to taking advantage of the benefits that offers, and to ensure that we are aligned, and consistent with, the other upper tier local authorities in the proposed strategic authority.
41.4 The development and delivery of the proposed devolution and reorganisation will require significant commitment and resource. It is therefore proposed that the Government be invited to postpone the County Council elections, scheduled for May 2025, for a year to help enable detailed proposals for a Strategic Authority and local government reorganisation to be developed, with a view to helping manage the demands of devolution alongside reorganisation.
Lead officer: Becky Shaw
To allow Southern Water 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: 07/01/2025
Effective from: 10/01/2025
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
London Road - from the junction with U6745 Woodsgate Park to the
junction with A269 Combe Valley Way.
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 A269 London Road -
A2036 Wrestwood Road - A2691 Mount View Street - A2690 Combe Valley
Way - A269 Combe Valley Way and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 January 2025 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 15 & 16
January 2025 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: 07/01/2025
Effective from: 10/01/2025
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Uckfield Bypass - from the junction with A22 Copwood roundabout to
the junction with A22 Little Horsted 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 via A22 Uckfield Bypass,
Eastbourne Road – B2192 Heathfield Road, Lewes Road –
B2102 High Street, Framfield Road, Blackboys Road, The Street,
Hammonds Green, Bird in Eye Hill, Framfield Road, New Town, High
Street, Bell Lane, Bell Farm Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 10 January 2025 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 on 10 & 11 January 2025 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow UKPN 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: 07/01/2025
Effective from: 10/01/2025
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Layby Old A22 - from the junction with A22 Eastbourne Road to the
junction with U7403 Bradfords Lane.
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 A22 Eastbourne Road -
U7403 Bradfords Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 13 January 2025 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 13
January & 2 April 2025 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: 06/01/2025
Effective from: 03/01/2025
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Heathfield Road - from the junction with U6201 Vicarage Road to the
junction with U6199 Batemans Lane.
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 A265 Heathfield Road,
Burwash Road - B2096 Battle Road, Cade Street, Battle Road, Earls
Down, Carricks Hill, Woods Corner, Battle Road, Darwell Hill, Kane
Hythe Road – A271 North Trade Road – A2100 London Road
– A21(T) – A265 Station Road, Haremere Hill, High
Street, Straight Mile, Etchingham Road, High Street, Paygate and
vice versa.
The Order commences 7 January 2025 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 7 &
10 January 2025 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: 06/01/2025
Effective from: 03/01/2025
Decision:
Temporary Road Closure
Little London Road - from the junction with B2203 High Street to
the junction with A267 Cross in Hand 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 B2203 High Street,
Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road, Tower Street – A265
Mutton Hall Hill, High Street, Cross in Hand Road and vice
versa.
The Order commences 6 January 2025 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 on 6 & 7 January 2025 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb