Cabinet, Mon 2 Mar 2026
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Item by item
- 73. Apologies for Absence
- 74. Declaration of Interests
- 75. Minutes of Last Meeting
- 76. Public Question Time (30 minutes)
The minutes record: “RESOLVED - the chair having called over the items on the agenda items 5, 6, 8, and 10a were reserved for discussion. Under rule 13.3 of the Rules of Procedure, the recommendations set out in minutes 79 and 85 were agreed without being called for discussion.”
- 77. Review and Update of Hastings Borough Council Gambling Statement of Principles
- 00 Statement of gambling policy cabinet report 2 MAR 26
It recommended: “Cabinet agree the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles and recommend to Full Council for adoption.” (and more)
The minutes record: Recommended to Full Council. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. Cabinet agree the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles and recommend to Full Council for adoption. 2. Recommend a No Casino resolution to not issue casino premises licences in the borough to Full Council. Reasons: 1. It is a statutory requirement for the council to review the Gambling Act Statement of Principles and the No Casino Resolution every three years.” minutes ↗
- 78. Local Authority Housing Fund - Round 4
- LAHF Cabinet 020326 CH
It recommended: “To accept grant funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 4, which is expected to be between £3,514,000 and £7,208,000, to support the acquisition of up to 52 homes over four years (2026/27-2028/29).” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): • To accept grant funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 4, which is expected to be between £3,514,000 and £7,208,000, to support the acquisition of up to 52 homes over four years (2026/27-2028/29) • To note and agree that, in line with LAHF grant conditions, the homes will be used as Temporary Accommodation for homeless households with a proportion (estimated to be 19%) prioritised for Aghan households resettled under the Afghan Resettlement Programme • To agree that…” minutes ↗
- 79. Gas and Electricity Procurement
- Energy Procurement - gas and electricity 2026 for publication (updated)
It recommended: “Agree the use of an Energy framework and Bureau service provider.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED : 1. Agree the use of an Energy framework and Bureau service provider. 2. Agree the option to include Green Gas in the tender. 3. To delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Finance Portfolio Lead Member, to finalise the agreements. Reasons: 1. The council's Constitution, Part 9 Financial Rules Section 3, requires Cabinet approval for expenditure exceeding £200,000. 2.” minutes ↗
- 80. Financial Monitoring Report
- 2025-26 P9 Finance, Risk & Performance Report to end of December 2025 for 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. Reasons: To assist the Council in understanding the financial position and particularly areas of over and under spend. Early indications of emerging overspends can allow management action to be targeted to those areas. This monitoring assists with understanding the impact of the 2025/26 outturn on the reserves position.” minutes ↗
- 81. Notification of Additional Urgent Items
- 82. Urgent Items (if any)
- 83. Hastings Castle and West Hill Café Project Update
- March Cabinet - Hastings Castle and West Hill Café Project - Final
It recommended: “1.Cabinet is asked to delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place, or her nominee, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Holder, to: a) Confirm that, having complied with Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 and having considered the objection received, the Council will proceed with the disposal by long lease of approximately 293.9 sqm of open space land located so”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1.Cabinet is asked to delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place, or her nominee, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Holder, to: a) Confirm that, having complied with Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 and having considered the objection received, the Council will proceed with the disposal by long lease of approximately 293.9 sqm of open space land located south of and adjoining West Hill Café, and to complete all necessary legal…” minutes ↗
- 84. Exclusion of the public
The minutes record: “RESOLVED : That the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the items of business listed below because it is likely that, if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of ‘exempt’ information as defined in the paragraphs of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 referred to in the relevant report.”
- 85. Units at Brunel Road