Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025

Purpose: Presenting the final report of the Independent Panel which worked with the council between August 2024 and July 2025 in response to central government’s requirement, following the council’s receipt of Exceptional Financial Support in 2024.   To also consider a flexible use of capital receipts strategy and any other matters covered under the Strategic Finance Programme.

Content: (Non-key decision):   1)    To note the report.   2)    To note the final report of the Independent Panel (Appendix 1 to the report).   Recommend to Full Council (Budget and Policy Framework)   3)    To agree the continuation of the policy for the flexible use of capital receipts (Appendix 2 to the report) and recommend to Full Council the adoption of the policy.