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Cabinet met on 11 November 2025 at County Hall, Lewes. p1

Cabinet also agreed that officers bring forward further savings proposals towards a balanced 2026/27 budget, agreed to receive a further update on the planning position in December, and agreed to continue pressing the Government for sustainable funding for East Sussex residents. p20p21p22

Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Children's Services on the Ofsted Focused Visit in July 2025, and resolved to note its findings and that areas of improvement identified in the 2023 ILACS inspection had been addressed and recognised by Ofsted. p23p24p25

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• p1Minutes Template Cabinet MINUTES of a meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 November 2025 at Council Chamber, County Hall, Lewes
• p205) note the capital programme update as set out in paragraph 6 and appendix 4 of the report; 6) agree that officers bring forward further savings proposals as part of work towards a balanced budget for 2026/27;
• p217) agree to receive a further update on the planning position, including proposed savings, in December; and
• p228) note recent lobbying activity and agree to continue pressing Government for sustainable funding to meet the needs of the residents of East Sussex. Reasons 33.3 The report outlines the substantial challenges we face, including a projected funding gap which means we must seek further savings and service reductions, as well as preparing to request Exceptional Financial Support from Government in order to be in a position to set a balanced budget for the year ahead. 33.4 However, there are some key gaps in our knowledge at this point and crucial further information expected in the coming weeks. We will re-assess our position in light of the additional detail we expect to have soon, which should enable us to model the funding outlook for 2026/27 onwards with more accuracy, alongside refining our own understanding of future levels of demand and the associated costs. 33.5 The analysis will feed into our ongoing business and financial planning, and we expect to update Cabinet again in December, ahead of bringing forward final proposals for the 2026/27 budget and Council Plan to Cabinet in January for consideration, and Council in February for decision. 33.6 Members will continue to be involved in developing plans through Cabinet, County Council, Scrutiny Committees, and specific engagement sessions throughout the 2025/26 RPPR process. </AI5> <AI6>
• p2334. Ofsted Focused Visit - July 2025 34.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services.
• p2434.2 It was RESOLVED to: 1) note the findings of the Ofsted Focused Visit which were published on 1 September 2025; and
• p252) note that the areas of improvement set out in the 2023 ILACS have been addressed and recognised by Ofsted.