Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025

Purpose: Half-year update to the annual Housing Performance & Update report.  This will be a more concise version of the report, largely based on the satisfaction element of the Tenant Satisfaction Measures and a selection of KPIs.

Content: (Non-key decision): 1)    To recognise the positive outcome and C2 grading received by Eastbourne Borough Council from the recent routine inspection undertaken by the Regulator of Social Housing for social landlord services. 2)    To approve and adopt the Regulatory Assurance Plan enclosed within Report Appendix 1 toward achieving a C1 grade. 3)    To note the performance overview in the delivery of Council housing services. 4)    To endorse the East Sussex Housing Partnership Strategy enclosed within Report Appendix 4, a strategic collaboration between public health and all East Sussex housing authorities. 5)    To authorise the Director of Housing, Assets and Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, to award recently tendered repairs and maintenance contracts effective from 1April 2026, carrying out all necessary steps including determining the terms of, and authorising the execution of, all relevant documentation.