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.
East Sussex County Council has been taking
action to provide sufficient places for the increase in pupils with
Special Education Needs (SEN) and particularly the demand for
special school places and high cost independent placements. The
authority has a strategy of inclusion and is working with partners
to encourage more children to be supported in mainstream
schools.
Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement
Decision published: 23/12/2019
Effective from: 03/10/2019
Decision:
It was decided that this contract should be
awarded to Sunninghill via Orbis Construction Framework (Option 1)
as they achieved the highest scoring and best value bid.
Lead officer: Ian Roadnight
The primary objective is to consolidate
arrangements across the three authorities for the provision and
supply of fuels to schools and corporate buildings. Optimising the
authorities’ leverage across the Orbis partners; Focussing on
collaboration and common agreement, but allowing for individual
needs to be met; Increasing best practice across utilities
management and purchasing; Create efficiencies and reduction in
resource requirements related to the procurement of, and management
of contracts.
Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement
Decision published: 03/10/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
It was decided that this contract for East
Sussex County Council should be awarded to Certas Energy UK Ltd as
a result of a joint further competition carried out by Crown
Commercial Services on behalf of all three Orbis partner Councils
proving the best value for money (option 1).
Lead officer: Emma Law
ESCC has a statutory duty under the Care Act
2014 to provide care and support for eligible local people. This
project has the objective to procure a single care provider to
provide supported living services for working age adults with
learning disabilities at Warwick House in Seaford and Steyne Road
in Seaford. The provider will also act as Landlord of the Steyne
Road scheme.
Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Procurement
Decision published: 02/10/2019
Effective from: 28/08/2019
Decision:
It was decided that this contract should be
awarded to Lifeways as a result of an open tender (Option 1) as
they were the most economically advantageous.
Lead officer: Keith Coleman
To provide the Lead Member with the outcomes
of the public consultation and Equalities Impact Assessments
undertaken on the proposals to withdraw the subsidy from the meals
in the community service and to change the approach to supporting
Working Age Adults, in order to make decisions on whether proposals
will be implemented.
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Made at meeting: 24/09/2019 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Decision published: 24/09/2019
Effective from: 01/10/2019
Decision:
9.1 The Lead Member considered a report on the proposed changes to the provision of Meals in the Community.
9.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) note the report, the outcomes of the consultation and the Equality Impact Assessment;
2) thank those who responded to the consultation and the scrutiny board for its comments;
3) agree to the changes to the Meals in the Community subsidy as outlined in the report
4) agree to withdrawing the subsidy from the Lunch Clubs as outlined in the report; and
5) delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to take all necessary actions to give effect to the implementation of the above recommendations.
Reason
9.3 The new arrangements will be reviewed to ensure the revised approach is being properly implemented and the savings achieved will be monitored through the Council Plan.
9.4 There is a strong rationale for the changes proposed based upon the outcome of the consultation and Equality Impact Assessment.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Made at meeting: 24/09/2019 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Decision published: 24/09/2019
Effective from: 01/10/2019
Decision:
10.1 The Lead Member considered a report on proposed changes in how Working Age Adults are supported to meet eligible care needs and achieve proposed savings.
10.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) note the report, the outcomes of the consultation and the Equality Impact Assessment;
2) thank those who responded to the consultation and the scrutiny board for its comments;
3) agree the proposed changes in practice outlined in this report that will meet eligible care needs and ensure appropriate support is offered to Working Age Adults;
4) agree the phased approach to implementing the proposals through carrying out individual reviews of all current care plans; and
5) delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to take all necessary actions to give effect to the implementation of the above recommendations.
Reason
10.3 There is a strong rationale for the changes proposed based upon the initial audit of cases and comparative analysis undertaken, along with the consultation and Equalities Impact Assessment.
10.4 These changes will see the budget reduced by £495,000 by 2020/21, which will be achieved by changes to people’s care packages. All changes to services will be based on an individual’s strengths and needs and will be implemented after review of individual cases.
Lead officer: Aaron Sams
To allow Southern Gas Networks 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 lengths of road;
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision published: 23/09/2019
Effective from: 27/09/2019
Decision:
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians
and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained
whenever possible.
The Order commences 30 September 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 for the
durations stated above 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 repair 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: 23/09/2019
Effective from: 27/09/2019
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
C83 Wardsbrook Road – B2099 High Street – Pashley Road
– A21(T) – A265 Station Road – High Street and
vice versa.
The Order commences 30 September 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 30
September and 8 November 2019 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb
To allow SGN to carry out gas replacement
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: 23/09/2019
Effective from: 27/09/2019
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
U3006 Grange Road – B2093 The Ridge and vice versa.
The Order commences 30 September 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 30
September and 1 November 2019 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Lead officer: Rupert Clubb