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Committee minutes · Full Council · Thu 21 May 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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East Sussex County Council met at County Hall, Lewes on 21 May 2026, its first meeting following the elections. p2 p36

The Council elected Councillor Kenward as Chairman for the ensuing year, and Councillor Carson was appointed Vice Chairman after the Chairman used his casting vote. p15 p28 p29

Councillor Woolley was elected Leader of the Council and Chair of the Cabinet, and he presented a written record of his Cabinet appointments, their portfolios and his delegation of executive functions. p52 p54

Councillors asked questions of Lead Cabinet Members on subjects including Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex, the School Streets initiative, and pothole repairs. p85 p87 p88 p89

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p2MINUTES of a MEETING of the east sussex county council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Lewes on 21 May 2026 at 10.00 am
p151.4 The Chairman declared Councillor Kenward elected as Chairman for the ensuing year. Councillor Kenward made a declaration of acceptance of office and took the Chair.
p28ABSTENTIONS Councillor Shing. 2.4 The Chairman exercised his casting vote for Councillor Carson to serve as Vice Chairman of the County Council for the ensuing year.
p292.5 The Chairman declared Councillor Carson appointed as Vice Chairman of the County Council for the ensuing year. The Vice Chairman made a declaration of acceptance of office and took her seat as Vice Chairman.
p366.1 The Chairman welcomed all members to the first meeting of the County Council following the elections.
p527.4 The Chairman declared Councillor Woolley elected as Leader of the Council (and Chair of the Cabinet) for the term of office as set out in the Constitution.
p548.1 In accordance with the Constitution, Councillor Woolley presented a written record to the Council of his appointments to the Cabinet, their portfolios and his delegation of executive functions. A copy of the Leader’s report is attached to these minutes.
p8517.1 The following members asked questions of the Lead Cabinet Members indicated and they responded:
p87Councillor Woolley Intentions for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex.
p88Councillor Lambert Councillor Griffiths School Streets initiative.
p89Councillor Ballard Councillor Griffiths Pothole repairs, patching policy and alternative road repair methods.

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Other papers for this meeting

Full Council agenda · Committee agenda
Appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs · Committee report
Appointments to Committees and Sub-Committees · Committee report
Item 13 - Nominations to Chairs and Vice Chair appointments · Committee report
Items 9 and 10 - Nominations to Committees and Sub-Committees · Committee report
Minutes of the meeting held on 24 March 2026 · Committee report
Record of delegation of Executive Functions · Committee report
To receive notice of the Returning Officer certifying the election of County Councillors for the various electoral divisions · Committee report

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