Decisions

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Decisions published

09/11/2023 - Lewes Local Plan, Preferred Options and Policies Directions ref: 984    Recommend Forward to Council

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Made at meeting: 09/11/2023 - Lewes District Council Cabinet

Decision published: 09/11/2023

Effective from: 15/11/2023

Decision:

Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):

 

(1) To approve the Local Plan Regulation 18: Towards a spatial strategy and policies directions document, as set out in Appendix 1, together with the supporting documents for public consultation in accordance with the regulations and the Local Development Scheme.

 

(2) To agree delegated authority to the Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure to make any minor changes to the appearance, format and text of the Local Plan and supporting documents in the interests of clarity and accuracy prior to their publication for consultation.


09/11/2023 - Housing Benefit War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Policy ref: 982    Recommend Forward to Council

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Made at meeting: 09/11/2023 - Lewes District Council Cabinet

Decision published: 09/11/2023

Effective from: 15/11/2023

Decision:

Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):

 

To recommend the disregarding in full of War Pensions income and the Armed Forces Compensation income in the assessment of Housing Benefit.


09/11/2023 - Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy- Annual update ref: 983    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Made at meeting: 09/11/2023 - Lewes District Council Cabinet

Decision published: 09/11/2023

Effective from: 15/11/2023

Decision:

(Key decision):

 

(1) To approve the Climate Change and Sustainability Annual Update (as attached at Appendix 1 to the report) for publication on the council’s website.

 

(2) To note progress to date on the Strategy and action plan, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.

 

(3) To delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning and Regeneration to deliver the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy refresh, in consultation with the portfolio holder.


09/11/2023 - Updated and Aligned Scheme of Delegation to Officers ref: 981    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Made at meeting: 09/11/2023 - Lewes District Council Cabinet

Decision published: 09/11/2023

Effective from: 15/11/2023

Decision:

(Key decision):

 

(1) To consider the draft updated and aligned scheme of delegations to officers, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report and approve all executive delegations.

 

(2) To refer its approval to Full Council for noting.


08/11/2023 - Renewal of alcohol and dog related Public Spaces Protection Orders (EBC) ref: 985    Recommendations Approved

Renewal of alcohol and dog related Public Spaces Protection Orders

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Planning

Decision published: 08/11/2023

Effective from: 08/11/2023

Decision:

1.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Eastbourne Public Spaces Protection Order (Consumption of Alcohol) 2017 has effect.

 

2.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Eastbourne Public Spaces Protection Order (Dog Ban) 2017 has effect.

 

3.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Eastbourne Public Spaces Protection Order (Dog Fouling) 2017 has effect.

 

4.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Eastbourne Public Spaces Protection Order (Dogs on Leads) 2017 has effect.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Dixon


08/11/2023 - Renewal of alcohol and dog related Public Spaces Protection Orders (LDC) ref: 986    Recommendations Approved

Renewal of alcohol and dog related Public Spaces Protection Orders

 

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Planning

Decision published: 08/11/2023

Effective from: 08/11/2023

Decision:

1.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Lewes Public Spaces Protection Order (Consumption of Alcohol) 2017 has effect.

 

2.    To extend by three years, commencing on 24 November 2023, the period for which the Lewes Public Spaces Protection Order (Dog Fouling) 2017 has effect.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Dixon