(Key decision):
(1) To note the progress of the joint transformation programme.
(2) To approve the business case for the joint transformation programme phase 3, which includes recommendations to approve:
a) The total savings/income target of £400,000 for phase 3;
b) The approach for delivering the phase 3 transformation and savings/income;
c) The phase 3 governance arrangements;
d) The phase 3 costs and allocate an additional £1.4m to the programme (£700,000 from Lewes District Council);
e) The revised costs and benefits realisation ratio of 50:50 between Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils.