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

19/11/2018 - Contract Award for 'Polegate Primary School Extension' ref: 936    Recommendations Approved

East Sussex County Council (‘the Council’) has a requirement to increase the number of school places at certain schools throughout East Sussex. The demand for school places in East Sussex is driven by housing growth, inward migration and increases in births. Due to a shortage of primary school places in the Polegate area of East Sussex, delivery of the 1FE expansion is needed in 2018 to reduce the requirement for temporary classrooms. The expansion will increase the number of places and opportunities for children’s learning within the community.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 10/12/2018

Effective from: 19/11/2018

Decision:

It was decided that this tender should be directly awarded to Wernick Modular Buildings Ltd using the Fusion21 Education and Modular Buildings Framework Lot 3 (Option 1)

Lead officer: Harvey Winder


26/11/2018 - Contract Award for ‘Bexhill to Hastings Link Road Landscape Maintenance and Aftercare’ ref: 935    Recommendations Approved

The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road links the outskirts of Hastings and Bexhill and was completed and opened to the public in 2015.

The principal contractor for the construction, Hochtief Taylor Woodrow Joint Venture (HTWJV) tendered for the Maintenance commitments for the first five years post the road opening, to then handover to East Sussex County Council (ESCC) for the remaining two. Due to unforeseen circumstances HTWJV are no longer going to be fulfilling the aftercare requirement and therefore ESCC must procure a contractor to meet these obligations for the remaining five years.

This project received twenty expressions of interest and two responses.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 10/12/2018

Effective from: 26/11/2018

Decision:

It was decided that this tender should be awarded to Barcombe Landscapes Ltd. using an open tender process (Option 1) as they received the highest score on price during the tender evaluation.

Lead officer: Derek Lancaster


28/11/2018 - Contract Award for ‘Water and Waste Water Services’ ref: 934    Recommendations Approved

The non-domestic water supply industry in England was deregulated on 1st April 2017.

In the months preceding de-regulation, a decision was taken by East Sussex County Council (ESCC), Surrey County Council (SCC) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) to remain with their respective current suppliers for a period of time whilst the new market established itself.

It is considered that the market has now settled enough for the Councils to establish a new contractual arrangement for the services.
This tender received 8 expressions of interest and 5 responses but the decision to award to Castle Water was ultimately based on lowest cost for delivering the overall best value for the required services.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement

Decision published: 10/12/2018

Effective from: 28/11/2018

Decision:

It was decided that this tender should be awarded to Castle Water, for they provided a compliant best value response following a competitive e-auction undertaken by Crown Commercial Services (Option 1- Access Existing Framework Agreement)

Lead officer: Derek Lancaster


14/12/2018 - The East Sussex (A264 Blackham) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 2018 ref: 933    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, coming into operation 17 December 2018, which introduces a 40mph speed limit on the following lengths of road:-

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 07/12/2018

Effective from: 14/12/2018

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 may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and at Forest Row Library, The Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ on Monday, Thursday, Friday 2pm – 5pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 1pm.

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 require further information telephone Traffic & Safety team on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


14/12/2018 - The East Sussex (Roebuck Park, Hellingly)(20 mph Speed Limit Zone) Order 2018 ref: 932    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 in to operation on 17 December 2018 which introduces a 20 mph speed limit zone in the following lengths of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 07/12/2018

Effective from: 14/12/2018

Decision:

A copy of the made Order, plan 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 on Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and at Hailsham Library, Western Road, Hailsham BN27 3DN on Monday and Tuesday 12 noon–5pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm.

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 require further information telephone Transport Development Control on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


14/12/2018 - The Eastbourne (On-Street Parking Places)(Consolidation No 2) Order 2008 Amendment Order 2018 No. 1 ref: 931    Recommendations Approved

NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made the above named Order under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, coming into operation on 17 December 2018, which removes Ambulance Bays in the following lengths of road:-

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 07/12/2018

Effective from: 14/12/2018

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, can be inspected in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm and at Eastbourne Library, Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 4TL Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am -1pm 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 please contact Transport Development Control on 0345 60 80 193.

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


14/12/2018 - The East Sussex (U5302 McKinlay Way, Newhaven)(30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2018 ref: 930    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 17 December 2018, which introduces a 30 mph speed limit in the following length of road;

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 07/12/2018

Effective from: 14/12/2018

Decision:

A copy of the made Order, plan 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 BN7 1UE Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and at Newhaven Library, 36-38 High St, Newhaven BN9 9PD Monday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, Friday 1pm - 4.30pm.

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


27/11/2018 - Update on the progress of the 2018/19 Adult Social Care and Health savings ref: 929    Recommendations Approved

The Lead Member will receive an update on progress with the implementation of the Adult Social Care and Health RPPR decisions for 2018/19 as agreed at Cabinet on 26th June 2018. The Lead Member will be asked to consider and comment on the progress made. Kir

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Made at meeting: 27/11/2018 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Decision published: 03/12/2018

Effective from: 27/11/2018

Decision:

13.1     The Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health considered a report on the progress of the 2018/19 Adult Social Care and Health savings agreed by Cabinet on 26 June 2018. All of the savings proposals have been progressed since the decisions made at Cabinet and are projected to be delivered as per the original proposals.

 

13.2     A further update on the progress of these savings will be delivered in spring 2019, and will provide key performance indicators on the impact of the savings plans on clients and carers.

 

13.3     It was noted that as part of its overall consideration of the Reconciling Policy Performance and Resources (RPPR) process, that the People Scrutiny Committee would be debating the savings plans at its meeting on 27 November 2018.

 

13.4     RESOLVED: to note the progress of the 2018/19 savings plans for the Adult Social Care and Health budget.

 

Reasons.

 

13.5     It was agreed at Cabinet on 26 June 2018 that an update on the savings plans would be brought to the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health on a six monthly basis.  This provides an opportunity to consider progress made on the relevant savings plans. The next report will be considered in spring 2019.

 

 


30/11/2018 - The East Sussex (Various Roads in Burwash)(Prohibition of Waiting and Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on School Keep Clear Markings) Order 2018 ref: 928    Recommendations Approved

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3) and 4(2) of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, coming into operation on 3 December 2018, which will introduce no waiting at any time and stopping and waiting restrictions on school keep clear markings along the following lengths of road:-

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision published: 23/11/2018

Effective from: 30/11/2018

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 old Orders being revoked may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Annes Crescent, Lewes on Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, and at Heathfield Library, 21 High Street, Heathfield on Monday and Saturday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday 10am – 5pm, Thursday 2pm – 6pm and Friday 10am – 4pm.

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 is made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

If you require further information, telephone Traffic & Safety on 0345 60 80 193

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb