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Council papers proposing to close, cut, change the hours of, transfer or recommission a service people use, such as a library, a leisure centre, public toilets, a day centre or a youth service, with what each report recommended and what the minutes record.
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East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Update on planning for 2027/28Agreed, the minutes record.
The report recommended: “agree the revised priority and delivery outcomes to form the basis of business planning for 2027/28.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) agree the revised priority and delivery outcomes to form the basis of business planning for 2027/28; 2) note the updated planning position and the actions being taken to support the Council’s financial position as set out in the report; 3) agree that Chief Officers are to identify savings in the areas set out in section 5 of the report; and 4) agree to continue lobbying for sustainable funding to meet the needs of the residents of East Sussex.” minutes ↗
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - State of the CountyAgreed, the minutes record.
The report recommended: “consider the evidence base on demographics (Appendix 1).” (and more)
On savings, the report says: “5.9 Since 2010, the Council has delivered over £156m of savings and service reductions.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) Note the evidence base on demographics (Appendix 1 of the report); 2) Note the national and local policy outlook (Appendix 2 of the report); 3) Note the current financial outlook as set out in paragraph 5 of the report; and 4) Agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes, explore ideas and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28. Reasons 6.3 The State of the County report is an important annual milestone in RPPR.” minutes ↗
Hastings Borough Council · Full Council · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Budget Council Report 2026-27 v1Agreed, the minutes record.
The report recommended: “Approve the draft 2026/27 revenue budget (Appendix B).” (and more)
On savings, the report says: “The equalities implications of the savings proposals are usually included in Appendix L.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): ( i ) Approve the draft 2026/27 revenue budget subject to the following amendments: a. Approve £10,000 revenue in 2026/27 for a Heritage Action Plan. b. Approve £65,000 revenue over 2026/27-2027/28 for Bayeux tapestry and Norman activities. c. Approve £30,000 revenue over 2026/27-2027/28 for Bottle Alley arts. d. Approve £160,000 revenue over 2026/27-2027/28 for hit/zap team to work across the Borough to address Corporate Priorities in relation to Pride in Place. e.” minutes ↗
Hastings Borough Council · Cabinet · Mon 2 Feb 2026
Cabinet Budget Report 2026-27 v2.1Agreed, the minutes record.
The report recommended: “Approve the draft 2026/27 revenue budget (Appendix B).” (and more)
On savings, the report says: “The equalities implications of the savings proposals are included in Appendix L.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): Cabinet recommends that full Council:- ( i ) Approve the draft 2026/27 revenue budget (Appendix B) (ii) Approve a 2.99% increase in the Borough Council's part of the Council Tax (Appendix C – to be provided/updated for full Council). (iii) Approve the detailed recommendations in Appendix C, which relate to the setting of Council Tax in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Act 1992 (Appendix C – to be provided/updated for full Council).” minutes ↗
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 27 Jan 2026
Appendix 4a - Savings 2026-27 to 2028-29 Cabinet 27.01.26Proposed.
An appendix to a report at this meeting; we couldn’t tell which report it belongs to.
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 27 Jan 2026
Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Draft Council Plan 2026/27, Revenue Budget and Capital ProgrammeAgreed, the minutes record.
The report recommended: “approve in principle the draft Council Plan 2026/27 at Appendix 1 and authorise the Chief Executive to finalise the Plan in consultation with the relevant Lead Members.” (and more)
On savings, the report says: “As signalled in December, this report sets out a further £3.5m savings proposals, representing more difficult choices to be made over the next three years.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) Recommend the County Council to: i) Approve in principle the draft Council Plan 2026/27 at Appendix 1 of the report and authorise the Chief Executive to finalise the Plan in consultation with the relevant Lead Members; ii) Increase Council Tax by 2.99% in 2026/27; iii) Increase the Adult Social Care Precept by 2% in 2026/27; iv) Issue precepts to be paid by borough and district councils in accordance with the agreed schedule of instalments at Appendix 5 (draft) of the report; v) Approve the net…” minutes ↗
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 16 Dec 2025
Appendix 2 - Savings 2026-27.Proposed.
An appendix to a report at this meeting; we couldn’t tell which report it belongs to.
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 16 Dec 2025
Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - Update on planning for 2026/27 and beyondProposed.
The report recommended: “i. note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2; ii. note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and Appendix 1; iii. note the further savings proposals set out in Appendix 2; iv. note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3; v. note ongoing engagement with MHCLG in relation to Exceptional Financial Support as set out in paragraph 4; and vi. agree to undertake further lobbyi”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2 of the report; 2) note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and Appendix 1 of the report; 3) note the further savings proposals set out in Appendix 2 of the report; 4) note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3 of the report; 5) note ongoing engagement with MHCLG in relation to Exceptional Financial Support as set out in paragraph 4 of the report; and 6) agree to undertake further lobbying of Government for…” minutes ↗
East Sussex County Council · Cabinet · Tue 11 Nov 2025
Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - update on planning for 2026/27 and beyondProposed.
The report recommended: “i. note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2; ii. note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and appendix 1; iii. note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3; iv. note the CIPFA Assurance Review report and recommendations at appendix 2 and the proposed response to recommendations at appendix 3; v. note the capital programme update as set out in paragraph 6 and appendix ”
On savings, the report says: “vi. agree that officers bring forward further savings proposals as part of work towards a balanced budget for 2026/27; vii. agree to receive a further update on the planning position, including proposed savings, in December; and viii. note recent lobbying activity and agree to continue pressing Government for sustainable funding to meet the needs of the res”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2 of the report; 2) note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and appendix 1 of the report; 3) note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3 of the report; 4) note the CIPFA Assurance Review report and recommendations at appendix 2 and the proposed response to recommendations at appendix 3 of the report; 5) note the capital programme update as set out in paragraph 6 and appendix 4 of the report; 6) agree that…” minutes ↗
Hastings Borough Council · Cabinet · Mon 3 Nov 2025
Leisure Centre Management Contract (Open Report)Agreed, the minutes record. Services named: leisure centre.
The report recommended: “To authorise the procurement of a contract to manage the Council’s leisure facilities at Summerfields Leisure Centre and Falaise Gym.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. To authorise the procurement of a contract to manage the Council’s leisure facilities at Summerfields Leisure Centre and Falaise Gym. 2. To delegate authority to the Director of Place or her nominee and the Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Lead member for Leisure, to finalise specifications, undertake the procurement process and conclude all negotiations and legal agreements with the most advantageous model. Reasons: 1.” minutes ↗