Cabinet minutes

Committee minutes · Cabinet · Mon 7 Sep 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · the whole meeting

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14. Apologies for Absence
15. Declaration of Interests
16. Minutes of Last Meeting - 8 June 2026
“RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2026 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.”
17. Public Question Time (30 minutes)
18. Hastings Borough Council Local Plan – Publication (Regulation 19) and subsequent Submission (Regulation 22)
“RESOLVED (unanimously): Cabinet is asked to recommend to Council that: 1.The Pre-Submission version of the Hastings Local Plan and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment is approved for publication for a six-week period for formal representations on matters of soundness and legal compliance.”
19. Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) review
“RESOLVED (Unanimously): 1.Agree to renew the Dog Control Public Space Protection Order for a further three years from 7 November 2026. 2.Agree to an additional condition making it an offence not to have a suitable means to remove dog faeces. 3.Agree to vary the current restrictions at Hastings Castle to allow dogs on leads within the grounds.”
20. Regulation of investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) policy update
“RESOLVED: Under Rule 13.3 of the Cabinet Procedure Rules, the recommendations contained within the report were agreed without being called for discussion. 1.Approve the revised Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Corporate Policy and Procedure 2026. 2.Authorise the Head of Community and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to make future minor administrative, legislative and procedural updates to the policy through annual reviews.”
21. Local Government Reorganisation and Transformation & Shared Services Update
“RESOLVED: Under Rule 13.3 of the Cabinet Procedure Rules, the recommendations contained within the report were agreed without being called for discussion. •Note the Secretary of State’s decision of 16 July 2026. •Note the implications for Hastings Borough Council. •Note the published consultation analysis. •Note the role of the Council’s Transformation and Shared Services work.”
22. Financial Monitoring Report
“RESOLVED (Unianimously): •Note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2026/27 and the actions within the conclusion and management action section. •Note detailed capital programme monitoring. •Review the analysis of the Council’s achievement against the PIER savings programme in 2026/27.”
23. NPO Extension 2027-2028
“RESOLVED: Under Rule 13.3 of the Cabinet Procedure Rules, the recommendations contained within the report were agreed without being called for discussion . 1.Accept Arts Council England’s invitation to deliver a further year of activity before applying for another three to five years of funding.”
24. Museum minutes and recommendations
“RESOLVED: Under Rule 13.3 of the Cabinet Procedure Rules, the recommendations contained within the report were agreed without being called for discussion. Cabinet is asked to note and approve the recommendations of the Museum Committee meeting held on 15 June 2026”
25. Cabinet Appointments to Committees, Working Groups and Partnerships
“RESOLVED (Unanimously): That councillors be appointed to Cabinet committees, working groups, partnerships and representative bodies for the 2026/27 municipal year as set out in Appendix A to the report .”
26. Notification of Additional Urgent Items
27. Urgent Items (if any)

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Cabinet considered a report seeking approval to publish the Pre-Submission Local Plan for a period of formal representations under Regulation 19. p7

Cabinet resolved unanimously to recommend that Council approve publication of the Pre-Submission Hastings Local Plan, with its Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment, for a six-week period of formal representations on soundness and legal compliance. p7

Cabinet also resolved to delegate authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Planning, to make editorial, non-major, formatting or presentational amendments before publication. p7

A further report is to come to Council in December, summarising the main issues raised during the representation period and seeking authority to submit the Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination. p8

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p718. Hastings Borough Council Local Plan – Publication (Regulation 19) and subsequent Submission (Regulation 22) The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place seeking approval of the Pre-Submission Local Plan for publication under Regulation 19 and subsequent consideration by Council. Officers outlined the extensive programme of evidence gathering, consultation and engagement that had informed the preparation of the Local Plan. Members noted that the Plan would provide the strategic planning framework for the borough and guide future decisions relating to housing, employment, regeneration, infrastructure and environmental protection. Cabinet discussed a range of issues including housing need, affordable housing provision, environmental and ecological impacts, green space protection, infrastructure requirements, flood risk and the proposed traveller site allocations. Members also acknowledged the significant level of public interest in the Local Plan and the importance of the forthcoming Regulation 19 consultation in enabling formal representations to be made on matters of soundness and legal compliance. Cabinet recognised the considerable contribution made by residents, community groups, consultees, councillors and officers throughout the preparation of the Plan. Councillor Mark Etherington proposed and Councillor Glenn Haffenden seconded the recommendations. RESOLVED (unanimously): Cabinet is asked to recommend to Council that: 1.The Pre-Submission version of the Hastings Local Plan and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment is approved for publication for a six-week period for formal representations on matters of soundness and legal compliance. 2.Authority be delegated to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Planning, to make any necessary editorial changes, non-major amendments, formatting or presentational amendments necessary prior to publication.
p83.It is noted that a further report will be brought to Council in December setting out a summary of the main issues raised following the pre-submission period for formal representations and seeking authority for submission of the Hastings Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination Reasons for Recommendations 1. To request that Cabinet recommends to Council that the Hastings Local Plan is published for representations under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 and that a further report will be brought to Council in December, setting out a summary of the main issues raised following the Pre-Submission period for formal representations, seeking authority for submission of the Hastings Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

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Other papers for this meeting

1. East Sussex and Brighton · Committee report
2. East Sussex and Brighton and Hove - Summary and analysis of consultation responses · Committee report
202627P03Financial Update Reporttoendof June2026 · Committee report
3. Modified proposals Summary and analysis of consultation responses · Committee report
4. Sector Support Offer · Committee report
Cabinet agenda · Committee agenda
Appendix 1 - Revenue Monitoring Tables 2026-27 -Q1, 25/08/2026 Political Briefing · Committee report
Appendix 1- Plan V19.2.4 Cabinet Issue with Annex 1 · Committee report
Appendix 2 - 2026-27 Capital Monitoring-P03 June26, 25/08/2026 Political Briefing · Committee report
Appendix 2 - Draft Policies Map (Paper) 2026.08.24 · Committee report
Appendix 3 - 2026-27 PIER Savings P03-June 26, 25/08/2026 Political Briefing · Committee report
Appendix 3-2026 Consultation Report Final for Cabinet 26082026 Redacted · Committee report
Cabinet Report - Pre-Submission Local Plan Regulation 19- 07.09.26v3 · Committee report
Covering Report - Cabinet appointments to committees and working groups 25.08.26 · Committee report
HBC Report DC PSPO Review Sept 26 Cabinet report · Committee report
HBC LGR Cabinet Report Final 02 · Committee report
Minutes Public Pack, 08/06/2026 Cabinet · Committee report
Minutes Public Pack, 15/06/2026 Museum Committee · Committee report
Museum report September 2026 · Committee report
National Portfolio Organisation Funding Extension - Cabinet 07.09.26 · Committee report
Published Final answers Cabinet Questions- 07.09.26 · Committee report
RIPA Policy Procedure Sept 2026 · Committee report
RIPA Policy cabinet report 7.9.26 · Committee report

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