Issue details

Allocation of Government Funding for Substance Misuse Services 2026/27

The Council has received government funding for local substance misuse services. This decision will agree how that funding will be allocated so that specialist commissioned services can meet the aims of the Government’s drug strategy, reduce drug and alcohol?related deaths in East Sussex, and support people affected by substance misuse to achieve positive outcomes.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Decision due: March 2026 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Lead member: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Department: 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 Email: caz.kearton-evans@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07879 117579.