Decisions

Off-Street Car parking enforcement in Eastbourne currently falls under criminal law, however the Government made the decision that car parking enforcement should be decriminalised and dealt with under Civil Law in 2004. The delegation for civil enforcement sits with ESCC and EBC will need to request ESCC support and approval to apply to the Department of Transport for car parking enforcement to be de-criminalised.

Agreement is therefore sought to enter negotiations with ESCC to seek their agreement for the application to the Department of Transport to decriminalise parking enforcement for EBC off street car parks and to deal with them under civil law going forward.

(Key decision):

To authorise officers to explore the options for a move to civil enforcement of off-street parking regulations, and to delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet member for tourism, leisure, accessibility and community safety, and the Cabinet member for enterprise, community spaces and heritage assets, to take all necessary actions to implement the enforcement change.

Report updating on progress with the Stability and Growth Programme, including updates on the actions arising from the CIPFA Assurance Review and LGA Peer Challenge.

(Key decision):

To note the report and delegate authority to the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder, to deliver additional savings in council service areas once the budget reviews are completed.

This report is covering a review and update of the Eastbourne CIL Governance for the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy Portion. Decision is being sought over the approach to the spending of the Neighbourhood CIL which has been collected from development in the Eastbourne Borough.

(Key decision):

To amend the existing CIL Governance Arrangements previously agreed by Cabinet in July 2015, particularly those relating to Neighbourhood CIL spending, as detailed in the report.

To seek members views on the future of Eastbourne Homes Limited.

(Key decision):

(1) To approve the termination of all the existing arrangements between the Council and Eastbourne Homes Limited in respect of the Council’s housing service which shall in future be provided and governed directly by the Council.

(2) That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and s151 Officer, and in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, be given delegated authority to undertake the necessary arrangements to give effect to (1) above including the negotiation and signature of any necessary agreements and the establishment of an advisory body to assist the Council in the governance of its housing service.

Cabinet recommendation is sought to consult on refresh of Local Employment and Training SPD

(Key decision):

(1) To approve the Local Employment and Training SPD for publication for an 8-week consultation period to receive representations and comments.

(2) To delegate authority to the Regeneration Lead in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Member to make minor amendments before the commencement of the representation period.

To provide an update on the Council’s financial performance, revenue budgets and capital programme to the end of quarter 3 2023/2024 and explain the impact on the current financial position.

(Non-key decision):

(1) To note the forecast outturn position for 2023-24 and associated risks.

(2) To delegate authority to the Director of Finance and Performance and the portfolio holder for finance to apply the required budget virements to support effective management of the overall budget.

(3) To approve the additional release of £17,000 from the Housing Revenue Account to support the allocation of twelve HRA properties to support Emergency & Temporary Accommodation pressures.

(4) To note Appendix 1 and 2 to the report.

To enable Cabinet to consider the 2022/23 performance of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership (E&LCSP).

(Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2023/24.

To update Members on the Council’s performance against Corporate Plan priority actions, performance indicators and targets over Q3 2023/24 period.

(Non-key decision):

To note progress and performance for quarter 3 2023/24.