Approval of the continuation of additional
spending via an allowed for modification to the substance misuse
contract will allow the continued delivery of services additional
to the core contract. This will allow East Sussex County Council to
meet the outcomes outlined in the previous Government’s drug
and alcohol strategy, reduce drug and alcohol related deaths in the
county and secure the most positive outcomes for residents affected
by drug and alcohol misuse.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2026
Decision due: 3 Mar 2026 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.