Appendix 3 - Future decisions Place Scrutiny July 2026

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This document lists upcoming anticipated decisions, consultations and significant procurements relevant to the Place Scrutiny Committee's remit, giving the Committee early sight of longer-term issues. p1p2p3

Listed items include an ESCC Road Safety Strategy, a contract award to replace the Council's core server infrastructure, future options for Hollington Community Centre, a decision on the future of Wadhurst Youth Centre, and a Rights of Way Access Plan. p6p7p9p12p13

The document states these items are still in development at this stage and are subject to change. p2

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• p1Place Scrutiny Committee 22 July 2026 List of upcoming anticipated decisions
• p2Introduction This document should be read in conjunction with the Forward Plan, which sets out the list of future decisions scheduled to be taken by the Cabinet or Lead Members and key decisions to be taken by officers (under delegated authority). Below is an indicative list of other anticipated upcoming decisions, consultations and significant procurements relevant to the Place Scrutiny Committee’s remit. They are set out by quarter, based on the currently expected timing. The relevant department, type of decision or activity, and the anticipated decision maker where this is known are also included. This is intended to provide the Committee with early sight of longer term issues and support opportunities for pre-decision scrutiny. As these items are in development at this stage, they are subject to change. Where it is confirmed that there are specific decisions to be made by Members or key decisions by officers, and their timing, these will be added to the Forward Plan in line with the requirements set out in the Constitution.
• p3Upcoming anticipated decisions, consultations, and procurements
• p6CET Member Decision ESCC Road Safety Strategy
• p7BSD Officer Decision Award of contract for the replacement of the Council's core server infrastructure
• p9Hollington Community Centre – possible consideration of future options for the site, including CAT. Still work in progress
• p12BSD Member Decision Wadhurst Youth Centre - This former youth centre building is held in trust. A decision is to be made on whether the Trust should continue, and the entity that should take over as Trustee. Still work in progress.
• p13Q3/Q4 CET Member Decision Rights of Way Access Plan