Cabinet, Wed 24 Sep 2025
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The papers
- Ashdown Forest Trust Fund
It recommended: “note the report and the Ashdown Forest’s Trust Income and Expenditure Account for 2024/25 and Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the report and the Ashdown Forest’s Trust Income and Expenditure Account for 2024/25 and Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025; and 2) approve the draw of £99,200 from the General Reserve to fund a programme of tree surveys and works across the forest. Reason 20.3 The Trust made an operating surplus of £9,062 during 2024/25. The General Reserve as at 31 March 2025 amounts to £188,346. This fund is available to finance expenditure which meets the Trust’s objectives.” minutes ↗
- Council Monitoring Report - Q1 2025/26
It recommended: “note the latest monitoring position for the Council.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the latest monitoring position for the Council; and 2) approve the amendment of the outturn for the unclassified roads measure set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report. Reasons 18.3 The report sets out the Council’s position and year-end projections for the Council Plan targets, Revenue Budget, Capital Programme, and Savings Plan, together with Risks at the end of June 2025.” minutes ↗
- Local Government Reorganisation: Proposal for a single tier of local government across East Sussex
It recommended: “Consider the business case setting out the proposal for a single unitary council for East Sussex, based on a Continuing Authority model, (Appendix.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: 1) Approve the submission of the business case setting out the proposal for a single unitary council for East Sussex, based on a Continuing Authority model, (Appendix 1 of the report) to Government by 26 September 2025; 2) Agree to request Government to cancel or postpone the county council elections scheduled to be held in May 2026; 3) Delegate to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, authority to finalise and submit the business case setting out the proposal and a…” minutes ↗
- Transport for the South East (TfSE) - Transport Strategy Refresh 2025
It recommended: “note the updated refreshed TfSE Transport Strategy 2025.” (and more)
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated refreshed TfSE Transport Strategy 2025; and 2) note the continued support from East Sussex County Council towards the refreshed strategy as a constituent authority of TfSE’s geography. Reason 19.3 The delivery of the TfSE’s refreshed Transport Strategy provides an opportunity to support and grow the economy, boost connectivity and speed up journeys whilst improving access to opportunities for all and protecting and enhancing our region’s unique environment.” minutes ↗