Forward plan

Forward Plan 1 January 2026 - 30 April 2026  (01/01/2026 to 30/04/2026, Forward Plan)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Proposed changes to the Adult Social Care Charging for Care and Support policy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Decision:   16 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Baker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

2.

Petition for traffic calming measures to be introduced along The Village, Eastbourne

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision:   19 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Warwick Hadley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

3.

Future of the Orbis Partnership

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision:   22 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ros Parker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

4.

East Sussex County Council Artificial Intelligence Policy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision:   22 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  David Matthewman

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

5.

Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Gutsell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

6.

Ashdown Forest 2025/26 forecast outturn and 2026/27 budget

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Andy Fowler

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

7.

Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Draft Council Plan 2026/27, Revenue Budget and Capital Programme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Lee

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

8.

Value for Money (VfM) External Auditor's Annual Report on East Sussex County Council 2024/25

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Gutsell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

9.

Devolution and establishment of Mayoral Combined County Authority

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Baker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2025

10.

Supported Living - contract extension for the Supported Living Care Services provision for Working Age Adults with Learning Disabilities at Burfield Court, Hailsham & Gilda Close, Polegate Schemes.

Decision maker:  Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Decision:   January 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Holmes

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

11.

Approval of allocation of bus grant revenue allocation

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Craig Lamberton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

12.

East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Originally due:   17 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Kate Cole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2025

13.

Petition for improved road safety measures around Chyngton Primary School New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Warwick Hadley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

14.

Community Match schemes 2025/26

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Victoria Rojanachotikul

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

15.

Admission arrangements for East Sussex schools 2027-28- determine

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Miles

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

16.

Crisis and Resilience Funding for Free School Meal Eligible children in the Easter and May 2026 school holidays New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jessica Stubbings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

17.

Site 6, Eastbourne - Disposal of Long Leasehold Interest

Decision maker:  Chief Operating Officer

Decision due:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Rebecca Lewis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercial sensitivity of information contained in offers.

18.

Playing field adjacent to the Tilling Green Community Centre - Decision regarding disposal of the freehold interest

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   2 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Rebecca Lewis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Details of the offers made will be provided in the exempt report. This information is considered to be commercially sensitive.

19.

Award of contract for school meals catering

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   2 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Johnny Parish

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
A full bid submission is confidential and only the name of the successful bidder and value should be made public.

20.

East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2026-36: Public Consultation New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Natalie Jamfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

21.

East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty 2026/2027

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Spice

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

22.

Write-off of Debts 2025/26

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Alina Dunn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The exempt report will contain information relating to individuals.

23.

Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Construction Procurement

Decision maker:  Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision due:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Ellie McDaniel

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The item is partially exempt as the procurement report may contain sensitive financial information from procurement bids.