(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 included 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 Eastbourne Borough Council).
(e) The revised costs and benefits realisation ratio of 50:50 between Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils.