Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Wed 10 Dec 2025
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Item by item
- 1. Apologies for Absence
- 2. Declarations of Interest
- 3. Minutes of the Previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- 4. Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme
- Q2 O&S Work Programme 2025-2026
It recommended: “That the committee note the progress of the Overview and Scrutiny work programme for 2024/25 municipal year and follow up actions.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED: That the committee note the progress of the Overview and Scrutiny work programme for 2024/25 municipal year and follow up actions.” minutes ↗
- 5. Local Government Reorganisation Submission Review
- Final LGR report Dec 2025
It recommended: “Improve Public EngagementDevelop targeted outreach for hard-to-reach groups and use multiple communication channels.” (and more)
The minutes record: Recommended to Cabinet. “RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to Cabinet to: Improve Public Engagement- Develop targeted outreach for hard-to-reach groups and use multiple communication channels. Clarify Governance and Representation- Provide clear details on councillor numbers, governance structures, and local influence under each model, and engage with trade unions. Address Service Delivery Concerns- Include specific plans for improving vulnerable services (e.g. SEND, adult social care).” minutes ↗
- 6. Discussion with East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) Representatives
- Final ESHT report Dec 2025
It recommended: “Councillors can play a key role in supporting improvements by:” (and more)
The minutes record: Recommended to Cabinet. “RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to Cabinet that Councillors can play a key role in supporting improvements by: 1. Planning and Infrastructure: Advocate for formal engagement between ESHT and local planning authorities to ensure health facilities are included in housing developments. Push for creative parking solutions to address the cancelled multi-storey car park. 2.” minutes ↗
- 7. Financial and Performance Monitoring
- 2025-26 P6 Financial Update Report to end of September 2025, 01/12/2025 Cabinet
It recommended: “To note the contents of the report, and the actions within the conclusion and management action section.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): To note the contents of the report, and the actions within the conclusion and management action section.” minutes ↗
- 8. Forward Plan
The minutes record: “RESOLVED: that the Scrutiny Officer review the Committee work programme in consultation with the Chair and Officers.”