The Combatting Drugs Strategy is the 10-year
Government Plan produced in December 2021. The strategy sets out
how the supply of drugs to criminal gangs and into communities will
be addressed, as well as supporting those faced with addiction
challenges to be able to live productive lives.
This will be underpinned by a national investment of over £3
billion over the next 3 years and will result in a reduction in
drug related crime, harm and deaths. This investment, now known as
the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant
(DATRIG) will help increase the numbers of people in treatment
– including young people, reduce drug and alcohol related
deaths and reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol to
communities in East Sussex.
Projects commissioned through the DATRIG funding stream in 2024/25
have worked well and are contributing to the outcomes outlined
above.
There is some additional funding made available for financial year
2025/26, allowing further investment into interventions delivered
by Change Grow Live Services Limited.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/11/2025
Decision due: 25 Nov 2025 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Contact: Caz Kearton-Evans, Lead Strategic Commissioning Manager - Lead Strategic Commissioner, Substance Misuse and Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Email: caz.kearton-evans@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07879 117579.