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

04/11/2019 - Proposed SEN (Special Educational Needs) facilities at Priory School and Robertsbridge Community College ref: 1394    Recommendations Approved

to consider the outcome of the consultations on establishing SEN facilities at Priory School and Robertsbridge Community College, and, if appropriate, to seek approval to publish statutory notices.

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

Made at meeting: 04/11/2019 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision published: 04/11/2019

Effective from: 12/11/2019

Decision:

20.1     The Lead Member received a report from the Director of Children’s Services regarding the proposal to establish SEN (Special Educational Needs) facilities at Priory School and Robertsbridge Community College.


20.2     The Lead Member RESOLED to:

1) authorise the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish new SEN (Special Educational Needs) specialist facilities for up to 12 pupils each at Priory School and Robertsbridge Community College with effect from 1 September 2020; and

2) 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 secondary schools for pupils with a primary need of specific learning difficulties, with associated special educational needs (e.g. anxiety and high functioning autism) in both the west and east of the county and the Council would like to establish two facilities for up to 12 pupils, one at Priory School and the other at Robertsbridge Community College to address this provision gap.


20.4     The majority of respondents to the consultation were supportive to the proposals of establishing the two specialist facilities.

Lead officer: Gary Langford


08/11/2019 - The East Sussex (U6507 Green Lane, Bexhill)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 1099    Recommendations Approved

To allow SGN to carry out service connection 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: 01/11/2019

Effective from: 08/11/2019

Decision:

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 C703 Peartree Lane – A259 Little Common Roundabout – A259 Little Common Road – U6507 St Marks Close and vice versa.

The Order commenced 19 March 2019 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will now be undertaken between 11 November and 16 December 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/11/2019 - The East Sussex (A271 Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 1098    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway 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: 01/11/2019

Effective from: 08/11/2019

Decision:

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 A271 New Road - A271 Amberstone – A271 Hawkswood Road – A271 Upper Horsebridge – A271 Lower Horsebridge – A22 Bishop Roundabout – A22 Hailsham Bypass – A27 Polegate Bypass – A27 Pevensey Bypass – A259 Barnhorn Road – A259 Little Common Road – A269 London Road – A269 Ninfield Road – A269 Bexhill Road – A269 The Green – A269 High Street - A269 Standard Hill – A269 Boreham Hill – A271 Boreham Hill – A271 Boreham Street – A271 Windmill Hill Road – A271 Gardener Street – A271 Hailsham Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 11 November 2019 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 11 & 15 November 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/11/2019 - The East Sussex (U7262 Church Street, Wadhurst)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 1097    Recommendations Approved

To allow Ash Scaffolding Ltd to carry out renovation works on the former Lloyds Bank building, 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: 01/11/2019

Effective from: 08/11/2019

Decision:

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 U7262 Church Street – B2099 The Square – B2099 High Street and vice versa.

The Order commences 11 November 2019 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 11 November and 20 December 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


08/11/2019 - The East Sussex (C7 Lewes Road, Newhaven - C7 Lewes Road, Piddinghoe - C7 Newhaven Road, Southease – C7 Newhaven Road, Rodmell – C7 Newhaven Road, Northease – C7 Newhaven Road, Iford – C7 Newhaven Road, Swanborough – C7 Newhaven Road, Kingston)(Tempo ref: 1096    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out carriageway 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: 01/11/2019

Effective from: 08/11/2019

Decision:

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
C7 Kingston Road – C7 Bell Lane – C7 Winterbourne Hollow – A275 Brighton Road – A27T Lewes Bypass – A27T Ranscombe Hill – A26T Newhaven Road – B2238 Avis Road - A259 The Drove – A259 South Way – A259 Lewes Road – C7 Lewes Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 14 November 2019 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 14 November and 6 December 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


01/11/2019 - The East Sussex (A275 Cooksbridge Road, Cooksbridge)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 1095    Recommendations Approved

To allow Network Rail to carry out civil engineering 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: 28/10/2019

Effective from: 01/11/2019

Decision:

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 A275 The Street – A275 Offham Road – A275 Nevill Road – A275 Brighton Road – A27(T) Lewes Bypass – A26 Southerham Road – A26 Cuilfail Tunnel – A26 Malling Street – A26 Malling Hill – A26 Malling Down – A26 Uckfield Road – A26 Rose Hill – A26 Lewes Road – A22 Uckfield Bypass - A22 Maresfield Bypass – A22 Batts Bridge Road – A272 Goldbridge Road – A272 Western Road – A272 Station Road – A275 vice versa

The Order commences 4 November 2019 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as follows, depending upon the weather conditions;

22:00 hrs Monday 4 November to 05:30 hrs Tuesday 5 November 2019
22:00 hrs Wednesday 6 November to 05:30 hrs Thursday 7 November 2019
22:00 hrs Thursday 7 November to 05:30 hrs Friday 8 November 2019

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb


01/11/2019 - The East Sussex (U7019 Cow Lane, Laughton)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019 ref: 1094    Recommendations Approved

To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out drainage investigation 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: 28/10/2019

Effective from: 01/11/2019

Decision:

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 B2124 Laughton Road and vice versa

The Order commences 4 November 2019 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 November and 20 December 2019 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Lead officer: Rupert Clubb