Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - State of the County

Committee report · Cabinet · Tue 30 Jun 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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“consider the evidence base on demographics (Appendix 1).”
“consider the national and local policy outlook (Appendix 2).”
“consider the current financial outlook as set out in paragraph 5.”
“agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes, explore ideas and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) Note the evidence base on demographics (Appendix 1 of the report); 2) Note the national and local policy outlook (Appendix 2 of the report); 3) Note the current financial outlook as set out in paragraph 5 of the report; and 4) Agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes, explore ideas and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28. Reasons 6.3 The State of the County report is an important annual milestone in RPPR.” minutes ↗

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Cabinet is recommended to agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28. p8

The Council spends over £1.2bn gross each year on services, employs 8,600 people, and spends £423m (63%) with local suppliers. p9 p15

In the past year, Adult Social Care services supported over 31,000 people, and Children's Early Help and Social Care services were in contact with over 48,000 children and young people. p10 p11

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p84. agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes, explore ideas and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28
p91. Background 1.1 The wide range of essential services provided and commissioned by the County Council, and the work we do in partnership with local public, voluntary and business sector organisations, make a significant contribution to the quality of life for people across East Sussex. The Council spends over £1.2bn gross each year on services for the county’s residents and businesses. For example, in the past year:
p10· Adult Social Care services have supported over 31,000 people;
p11· Children’s Early Help and Social Care services have been in contact with over 48,000 children and young people;
p151.2 The Council employs 8,600 people (nearly half of these in schools) and spends £423m (63%) with local suppliers - a significant influence in the county’s economy. Through our services, partnerships, procurement and leadership the Council contributes significantly to improving health and wellbeing, independence, prosperity, connectivity and community across the county. 1.3 It is important that the County Council is well organised, clear and transparent about both its statutory duties and its priorities. Our integrated business and financial planning regime is known as Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR). It ensures statutory duties, policy ambitions, finances, risk and performance are considered together.

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Other papers for this meeting

Cabinet agenda · Committee agenda
Appendix 1, Cabinet · Committee report
Appendix 1 Corporate Summary - 30.06.2026 · Committee report
Appendix 2, Cabinet · Committee report
Appendix 2 TM Prudential Indicators - 30.06.2026 · Committee report
Appendix 3, Cabinet · Committee report
Appendix 3 ASCH - 30.06.2026 · Committee report
Appendix 4 BSD - 30.06.2026 · Committee report
Appendix 5 CSD - 30.06.2026 · Committee report
Council Monitoring Report - end of year 2025/26 · Committee report
Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2026 · Committee report
Cabinet minutes · Committee minutes

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