Cabinet, Tue 16 Dec 2025
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The papers
- Annual Looked After Children (LAC) report 2024 - 2025
It recommended: “note the contents of the report. CAROLYN FAIR Director of Children’s Services.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to note the annual progress report of Looked After Children’s Services in 2024/25. Reasons 44.3 The report summarises the performance of Looked After Children’s Services in 2024/25.” minutes ↗
- Annual accounts for the Lewes Public Library and Museum Charitable Trust
It recommended: “Note the final accounts for 2024/25 for the Lewes Public Library and Museum Charitable Trust.” (and more)
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the final accounts for 2024/25 for the Lewes Public Library and Museum Charitable Trust; and 2) note that there are no issues that require any further action by the County Council as the Corporate Trustee. Reason 46.3 The report fulfils the requirement for the annual accounts for the Lewes Public Library and Museum Charitable Trust to be submitted to the Cabinet.” minutes ↗
- Council Monitoring Report - Quarter 2 2025/26
It recommended: “note the latest monitoring position for the Council.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the latest monitoring position for the Council; 2) recommend that Scrutiny consider the target for the CO2 arising from County Council operations measure set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report; and 3) approve the proposed Capital Programme variation to include the installation of fire suppression systems at Maresfield and Pebsham Waste Transfer Stations set out in paragraph 3.7 of the report.” minutes ↗
- East Sussex County Council's responses to Government's statutory consultation on proposals local government reorganisation (LGR) in the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove area
It recommended: “Agree East Sussex County Council’s responses to Government’s statutory consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove area as set out in the.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) agree East Sussex County Council’s responses to Government’s statutory consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove area as set out in the appendices of the report; and 2) approve the submission to Government by the closing date of 11 January 2026.” minutes ↗
- Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - Update on planning for 2026/27 and beyond
It recommended: “i. note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2; ii. note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and Appendix 1; iii. note the further savings proposals set out in Appendix 2; iv. note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3; v. note ongoing engagement with MHCLG in relation to Exceptional Financial Support as set out in paragraph 4; and vi. agree to undertake further lobbyi”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2 of the report; 2) note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and Appendix 1 of the report; 3) note the further savings proposals set out in Appendix 2 of the report; 4) note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3 of the report; 5) note ongoing engagement with MHCLG in relation to Exceptional Financial Support as set out in paragraph 4 of the report; and 6) agree to undertake further lobbying of Government for…” minutes ↗
- Treasury Management - Stewardship Report 2024/25 and Mid-Year Review 2025/26
It recommended: “note the Treasury Management performance in 2024/25, incorporating the Mid-Year Review for the first half of 2025/26. _______________________________________________________________________________.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to note the Treasury Management performance in 2023/24, incorporating the Mid-Year Review for the first half of 2024/25. Reason 45.3 The report fulfils the requirement to submit an annual/half yearly report in the form prescribed in the Treasury Management Code of Practice. The key principles of security, liquidity and yield are still relevant. Officers are currently investigating opportunities within the strategy to secure investment income whilst minimising costs and maintaining security.” minutes ↗