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Appendix 2 - CIPFA action plan updates Cabinet 29.09.26

Committee report · Cabinet · Tue 29 Sep 2026 · East Sussex County Council · agenda item 6

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It says the Council sought Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from MHCLG for the 2026/27 financial year, and is continuing to look for further savings through its Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) process. p4p6

It says recent savings have taken the Council below its previously defined core offer of services, and the Council will give consideration to reviewing that offer. p10

Following a review of the Orbis shared services arrangement, procurement functions have been moved back to the Council. p20p21

It says the Council's existing decision-making arrangements continue to operate in accordance with its Constitution, with the impact of the new administration kept under review. p52

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  • p4The need for EFS was kept under review through the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) process as the budget was developed. EFS was sought from MHCLG for the 2026/27 financial year.
  • p6Further savings proposals and opportunities to bring forward existing savings are being considered as part of the Council’s RPPR process.
  • p10The Council was clear that recent savings have taken us below the previously defined core offer and consideration will be given to reviewing its offer in light of the ongoing financial challenge.
  • p20The Orbis Joint Management Board reviewed the Orbis shared services, including Procurement, IT&D (Information Technology & Digital) and Internal Audit. The services were subjected to a detailed review of value for money, accountability and deliverability of outcomes to each partner.
  • p21Following the recommendations of the review procurement functions have been moved back to the Council.
  • p52The Council's existing decision-making arrangements continue to operate in accordance with the Constitution. Key RPPR milestones will continue to be monitored, and the impact of the new administration kept under review to ensure pace and effective decision-making are maintained.

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