To consider the petition asking that the County Council constructs a pedestrian crossing on the B2096 Battle Road outside Punnetts Town Community Primary School to assist children to safely cross the road from the car park to the school.

To note and approve the revised Eastbourne and South Wealden Walking and Cycling Package in line with the previous South East Local Enterprise Partnership Accountability Board reporting protocol.

To consider the Council Monitoring report for the first quarter of the financial year 2024/25 as part of the Council's Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) budget monitoring process.

The County Council provides a report annually on its progress towards the target of achieving carbon neutrality from its activities as soon as possible and in any event by 2050.

To consider a petition for a zebra crossing, bollards and repairs to road surface in Green Street, Eastbourne.

The Lead Member is asked to approve a 12 month extension to the Support into Work programme which is being delivered as part of the Homes for Ukraine Programme. Support into Work provides skills and employability training, language courses and supports access to local employment for Ukrainian guests and other migrant, refugee and asylum seeker groups living in East Sussex.

Cabinet  is recommended to review and endorse the new East Sussex Economic Prosperity Strategy, developed in partnership with Team East Sussex (TES), the public/private de facto growth board for the county.  Cabinet is asked to recommend to Full Council that the Strategy be approved.

It fulfils the responsibility of strategic economic planning placed upon East Sussex County Council following transfer of Local Enterprise Partnership functions to locally democratic institutions.

The Council commissioned an LGA Peer Challenge Review of Adult Social Care in February 2024 as part of its preparation for assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  The report to Cabinet summarises the findings from the LGA review and asks Cabinet to agree the action plan that ASCH have drawn up to address areas for development or strengthening performance.

A decision is required to enter into a negotiated building contract with a contractor procured following the administration of Westridge in August 2023.The capital project seeks to extend and redevelop 2 Adult Social Care properties.  This decision is for Grangemead, Hailsham in Phase 2. Project description- Phase 2: Remodelling of Grangemead vacant wing to create 7 self-contained flats with access to appropriate support.

To note the outcomes of the Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections public consultation and to approve proceeding to detailed design.

A decision is required to enter into a negotiated building contract with a contractor procured following the administration of Westridge in August 2023.The capital project seeks to extend and redevelop 2 Adult Social Care properties. This decision is for Jasmine Lodge, Northiam in Phase 2. Project description- Phase 2: Reconfiguration and extension of 1 Bungalow to provide ensuite facilities for residents. This reflects a change from residential care to supported living offering people a home with security of tenure.

To note the feedback from the draft strategy public consultation period (27 November 2023 – 25 February 2024) and the subsequent updates to the Local Transport Plan 4 following this consultation period. To seek adoption of the East Sussex Local Transport Plan 4.

Contracts for businesses and public organisations are available for the invoicing of fresh water and waste water. This decision is seeking approval for a contract for East Sussex County Council in regard to the above services.

This decision is seeking approval for East Sussex County Council’s purchasing and invoicing of gas and electricity. It will set out procurement for schools and non-schools portfolio.

This request is for the Lead Member to approve a Direct Award Contract for South Brockwells Farm to provide teachers/tutors for children and young people on the Interim Provision Service (IPS) caseload.

This is to be awarded for a short duration and is proposed as an interim measure until the requirement can be delivered via the Education Department’s upcoming Preferred Supplier Approved List. 

Decision to procure a contractor framework to provide planned maintenance services to undertake works to council owned property for East Sussex County Council and other named partners including Brighton & Hove City Council. This procurement is to replace an existing framework which is due to complete its term in August 2024.The framework will cover a number of Lots. (Lots are categories of work types and project values). Individual Lots listed as follows: Lot A - Mechanical Services, Lot B - Electrical Services, Lot C - Roofing Works, Lot D - Building Works up to £100k, Lot E - Building Works Generally above £100k - £250k, Lot F - Building Works Generally above £250k - £1m, Lot G - Asbestos Removal - Planned and Reactive Works.

For the Lead Member to approve the updated content of the Excellence For All 2024-2030 strategy.

This iteration of Excellence For All will look ahead to 2030. It will guide the service’s work as a division and the work of the Joint, Primary and Secondary boards. It will also be a key driver in the service’s wider partnership work with colleagues.

To agree new 20 year Lease Agreement between East Sussex County Council and Rye Town Council and under lease by Rye Town Council to the Rye Recreation and Wellbeing Community Interest Company. This is to enable the continuation of the curriculum and community use of Rye Sports Centre and swimming pool.

To enable consideration and agreement of the year 2 refresh of the joint Sussex Shared Delivery Plan (SDP). This will focus on content as it relates to delivering the agreed East Sussex County Council and NHS priorities for the population of East Sussex in the Sussex Integrated Care Strategy and the East Sussex Health and Care Partnership plans.

As part of the Council’s Asset Management Plan 2020-2025, the Council has been undertaking a review of its office accommodation.  It’s Hastings and Eastbourne offices review and implementation are now complete.  An independent review of the County’s largest asset at County Hall, including Westfield House is completed and the findings of this will be set out for the Lead Member to decide on the way forward.

To note the Internal Audit Service’s Opinion on the Council’s control environment

To inform Cabinet of the movements on the Trust Fund during 2023/24 and the closing position as at 31 March 2024.

To note the feedback from the co-design work with the school community on the three school streets schemes at; All Saints CE Primary, Bexhill, Southover CE Primary, Lewes and Langney Primary, Eastbourne, and the results of the public consultation undertaken between 10 May- 31 May 2024. To consider construction of the three school streets schemes (including advertising the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order).

To update the Lead Member on the outcome of a consultation on the proposed amalgamation of West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School and to seek approval for next steps.

To consider the petition asking that the County Council change the existing 30mph speed limit in Burwash High Street to a 20mph speed limit.

Decision regarding the Council’s recommended property strategy.

Approve the updated East Sussex BSIP.

Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, East Sussex County Council became the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for the county.  The LLFA role includes a statutory consultee to major planning applications.  Parts of the Flood and Water Management Act have never been implemented and this includes Schedule 3, which will introduce additional duties and burdens to the County Council, including the statutory role of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Approval Body and Adopting Authority.  The Government has recently indicated its intention to implement Schedule 3 and is due to consult on a series of documents in Autumn 2023, which will set out how Schedule 3 will work in practice, as well as setting out matters such as proposed transitional arrangements and any new burdens monies. The report to the Lead Member will set out the County Councils proposed response to this consultation.

The current Lease dated 12 March 2008 expires 11 March 2023 and it is proposed that ESCC grant the Trustees a new Lease for a period of 25 years which will allow the Trustees to be able to seek grant funding.