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These minutes record a meeting of East Sussex County Council held at County Hall, Lewes, on 24 March 2026, and the Council confirmed the minutes of its 10 February 2026 meeting as a correct record. p2p5

A motion moved by Councillor Tutt to formally oppose the Government's Digital ID plans was carried on a recorded vote. p29p32

Petitions were presented on a safe crossing on Amberstone Road in Hailsham and on the removal of illegal flags in Crowborough. p10p12p13

The Chairman announced that this was the last Full Council meeting before the elections in May, with pre-election arrangements coming into force on 30 March. p15

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• p2MINUTES of a MEETING of the east sussex county council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Lewes on 24 March 2026 at 10.00 am
• p562.1 RESOLVED – to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the County Council meeting held on 10 February 2026.
• p10PETITIONS 64.3 The following petition was presented before the meeting by Councillors
• p12Councillor Murphy Safe crossing for our children on Amberstone Road, Hailsham
• p13Councillor Taylor Removal of illegal flags in Crowborough
• p15COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 64.5 The Chairman announced that this was the last Full Council meeting before the elections in May. The Chairman wished all councillors every success in the future whether they were seeking re-election or were retiring and thanked all councillors for their work on behalf of the people of East Sussex. The Chairman reminded councillors that the pre-election period arrangements formally come into force on 30 March and reminded Members of the need to exercise discretion in the coming weeks.
• p2969.1 The following motion was moved by Councillor Tutt and seconded by Councillor Field: This Council resolves: 1. To formally oppose the Labour Government’s Digital ID plans; 2. To request the Leader of the Council writes to:
• p3269.2 A recorded vote was taken on the motion moved by Councillor Tutt. The motion was CARRIED with the votes being cast as follows: