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.
Decision to award the Youth Employability
Service contract to the successful bidder following a competitive
re-tendering process.
Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services
Decision published: 03/04/2023
Effective from: 12/04/2023
Decision:
The Youth Employability Service (YES) contract
helps meet East Sussex County Council’s statutory duties to
encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in
education or training when they leave secondary school. The
council’s existing YES contract with the current Provider is
due to expire 30 September 2023. A competitive procurement process
was undertaken in order to ensure a continuity of the service from
that date. Bid submission were invited from 30 January 2023 with a
deadline for the receipt of submissions of 3 March 2023.
A tender evaluation panel assessed the bid/s. The final evaluation
scores for quality were unanimously agreed by the panel, these
scores were then combined with finance integrity scores which had
been assessed by finance officers, to give an overall total
score.
The tender evaluation panel outcome was that the successful
provider should be awarded the Contract, considering their total
score and that their bid satisfied the quality and pricing
requirements set by the contract.
Lead officer: Alison Jeffery
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
in phases;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 07/02/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
South Road - from the junction with B2104 Ersham Road to the
junction with B2104 Western Road
Diversion via A295 South Road - A22 Hailsham bypass - Boship
roundabout - A271 Lower Horsebridge - Upper Horsebridge - Hawkswood
Road - A295 Battle Road -A295 High Street - North Street and vice
versa.
Western Road - from the junction with A295 South Road to the
junction with U7065 Downsview Way
Diversion via B2104 Western Road - Summerheath Road - B2022 London
Road – A295 High Street - North Street or George
Street.
George Street;
Restrictions will be in place one lane at a time with access to
North Street when left-hand lane is closed and access to Station
Road when right-hand lane is closed.
Phase A - from the junction with U7215 Victoria Road to the
junction with C411 Station Road
Diversion via A295 South Road - A22 Hailsham bypass - Boship
roundabout -A271 Lower Horsebridge - Upper Horsebridge - Hawkswood
Road - A295 Battle Road - A295 High Street.
Phase B - from the junction with C411 Station Road to the junction
with B2104 Western Road
Diversion via A295 South Road - A22 Hailsham bypass - Boship
roundabout -A271 Lower Horsebridge - Upper Horsebridge - Hawkswood
Road - A295 Battle Road - A295 High Street and vice versa.
North Street - from the junction with A295 George Street to A295
North Street Tesco roundabout
Diversion via A295 High Street - George Street - South Road - A22
Hailsham bypass - Boship roundabout - A271 Lower Horsebridge -
Upper Horsebridge -Hawkswood Road - A295 Battle Road - A295 High
Street.
Station Road - from the junction with A295 George Street to the
junction with U7215 Garfield Road
Diversion via C411 Station Road - Downash Road - Saltmarsh Lane -
B2104 Ersham Road - A295 South Road - A295 George Street and vice
versa.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 11 April 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 in phases from
19:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 11 & 20 April 2023 depending upon
the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
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 lengths of road in
phases;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 07/04/2023
Decision:
Temporary Road Closures
Glovers Lane;
Phase 1 - from the junction with A269 Ninfield Road to the junction
with U6716 North Road.
Diversion southbound via U6716 North Road - Suffolk Road - Sidley
Street – A269 Ninfield Road and northbound via A269 Ninfield
Road – U6718 Bank Road - Ringwood Road -Glovers Lane.
Phase 2 - from the junction with U6716 North Road to the junction
with U6718 Sidley Green.
Phase 3 - from the junction with U6718 Sidley Green to the junction
with U6718 Ringwood Road.
Phase 2 & 3 diversion via A269 Ninfield Road – U6718 Bank
Road - Ringwood Road and vice versa.
Phase 4 - from the junction with U6718 Ringwood Road to the
junction with P6576 Buckholt Lane
Diversion route not applicable, where access is not available
closure will be in place from 09.30hrs to 14.30hrs.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access
for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 10 April 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 10
April & 16 July 2023 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To maintain safety of the workforce and other
road users whilst South East Water 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 restrict all traffic using the following lengths of
road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:-
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 07/04/2023
Decision:
Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Well House Hill / Northiam Road - from the junction with U6949
Pixies Lane to High Banks.
The Order commences 13 April 2023 and is made following the issuing
of a Temporary Notice and a Temporary Successive Notice under the
relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as
amended, and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are
completed, whichever is earlier, it is anticipated works will be
completed by 31 August 2023 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
Approval to proceed with a joint procurement with Brighton and Hove City Council, and Surrey County Council for: a Call Plan (the main telephone service), a replacement Contact Centre telephony solution (including licences), implementation services (specialist knowledge and expertise) and Microsoft Teams telephony licences (enabling the dial pad and unified comms experience to be added to the existing Teams interface). With delegated authority given to the Chief Operating Officer to award.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Made at meeting: 31/03/2023 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 07/04/2023
Decision:
80.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.
DECISIONS
80.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Note the strategic review and consultation activity which has led to identifying a Microsoft Teams based telephony as the preferred solution.
2) Note the shared outcomes that this change has with other programmes of work including the opportunity to enhance digital skills, reduce carbon impact and aid building rationalisation.
3) Approve the initiation of procurement activity and delegation of the subsequent contract award to the Chief Operating Officer.
REASONS
80.3 There are a multitude of drivers including contract end dates, ageing hardware and change of working patterns that have resulted in the need for the Council to review options for a replacement telephony service.
Lead officer: Matt Scott
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: 31/03/2023 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
Decision published: 31/03/2023
Effective from: 07/04/2023
Lead officer: Alina Dunn
To seek Lead Member approval to publish statutory notices in respect of a proposal to lower the age range at Punnets Town Community Primary School to enable the governing body to take over the management of the voluntary run early years provision currently on the school site.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 06/04/2023
Decision:
34.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the publication of a statutory notice in respect of lowering the age range at Punnetts Town Community Primary School.
DECISIONS
34.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) authorise the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to lower the age range at Punnetts Town Community Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11. The proposal to take effect from 1 September 2023; and
2) delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposal prior to its publication if required.
REASONS
34.3 The proposal to lower the age range at Punnetts Town Community Primary school will meet the need to provide sufficient early years provision to support the local area and offer high quality early education across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Divisions affected: Heathfield and Mayfield;
Lead officer: Jane Spice
To consider the outcome of a consultation to establish a specialist facility at Meridian Community Primary School, and, if appropriate, to seek approval to publish a statutory notice.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 06/04/2023
Decision:
36.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility at Meridian Community Primary School.
DECISIONS
36.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Meridian Community Primary School: and
2) delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposal prior to its publication if required.
REASONS
36.3 The Local Authority has identified a gap in specialist provision in mainstream primary schools for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Newhaven and Peacehaven area. The Local Authority would like to establish a specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Meridian Community Primary School, Peacehaven from 1 September 2023 to address this need.
Divisions affected: Telscombe;
Lead officer: Gary Langford
To consider the outcome of a consultation to establish a specialist facility at Denton Community Primary School, and, if appropriate, to seek approval to publish a statutory notice.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Decision published: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 06/04/2023
Decision:
35.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility at Denton Community Primary School.
DECISIONS
35.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Denton Community Primary School; and
2) delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposal prior to its publication if required.
REASONS
35.3 The Local Authority has identified a gap in specialist provision in mainstream primary schools for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Newhaven and Peacehaven area. The Local Authority would like to establish a specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Denton Community Primary School, Newhaven from 1 September 2023 to address this need.
Divisions affected: Newhaven and Bishopstone;
Lead officer: Gary Langford
To appoint a provider for BSIP Bus stop
enhancements to include Bus Shelters, Key Interchanges and Mobility
Hubs across East Sussex to support the delivery of the East Sussex
Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 05/04/2023
Decision:
To approve the award of contract to the
preferred bidder, Externiture Limited, selected via a thorough
procurement exercise.
The Award Criteria was made up of Quality (including Social Value)
and Price. The Quality submissions were independently evaluated by
a panel consisting of service users across the Council. The Price
was evaluated separately by Procurement.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb