Decisions

To consider the proposed Council Tax Support Fund Scheme.

(1)  To approve the Local Authority’s Council Tax Support Fund Policy, as set out in the report.

(2)  To grant the Director of Service Delivery delegated authority, to implement, and if necessary, amend the Policy (in consultation with the Leader). Such delegated authority will include any measures necessary for or incidental to its management and administration.

(Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2022/23.

(Non-key decision):

To note the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account and Collection Fund financial performance for the quarter, as set out in the report.

To provide a summary of the plan-making process, identify the main issues arising from the recent public consultation, and outline the next steps in the preparation of the Eastbourne Local Plan.

(Key decision):

(1) To note the summary of the plan-making process that is outlined in the report

(2) To note the risks in delaying the preparation of a ‘sound’ local plan

(3) To note the initial summary of the main issues arising from the Growth Strategy consultation

(4) To note the Full Council agreement that the Fisherman’s Green site should be withdrawn from the Growth Strategy as the site is no longer available.

(5) To agree that any further public consultation into the Eastbourne Local Plan is paused until all evidence on potential allocation sites is sought, available and assessed.

(6) To agree to receive the Regulation 19‘Proposed Submission’ draft local plan late 2023, early 2024.

To consider the proposal for Hackney Carriage fare increase proposed by the trade.

The Leader of the Council agrees the proposal to increase the fares, as set out in Table 2 of the report, along with the recommendation to delegate the Lead for Regulatory Services to comply with the statutory process of publishing the proposal.