Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Adult Social Care Improvement Plan

  Recommendations Approved

  ...endorsed the Adult Social Care Improvement Plan, which aims to enhance outcomes for residents requiring care and support following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection.

• General Fund Revenue Budget, Capital & Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...recommended to Council the approval of the General Fund revenue and capital budget for 2026-27, including a 2.99% general council tax increase and a 2.00% adult social care precept increase, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy for the same period.

• Response to notice of motion from October Council

  Recommendations Approved

  ... agreed to recommend increased representation on the governance and oversight of the East Sussex Pension Fund as part of local government reorganisation.

• Lane Rental Scheme

  Recommendations Approved

  ... agreed to apply to the Secretary of State for the necessary powers to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme in Brighton and Hove, and delegated authority to the Corporate Director of City Operations to develop, consult on, and apply for this scheme.

• Budget & Capital Investment HRA Programme 2026-27 and MediumTerm Financial Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approves a 4.8% rent increase for existing tenants and a 5% increase for new and re-let tenants, alongside service charges and fees, while noting the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and a £79.640m capital programme for 2026/27.

• Brighton & Hove Outdoor Events Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ... agreed the Outdoor Events Strategy 2026–2036, endorsing its ongoing development and delivery with a focus on strengthened partnerships, enhanced community engagement, and actions to protect the natural environment and maximise economic benefit.

• Transport Capital and Maintenance Programme 2026-27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the £8.801m 2026/27 Local Transport Grant capital budget is allocated, the Planned Maintenance Programme for 2026/27 is agreed, the 2026/27 Safer Better Streets priority schemes are approved, and authority is delegated to finalise the updated Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan route prioritisation.

• Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 2025/26 Month 9 (December)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved capital budget variations and new schemes, noted forecast overspend risks across several funds, and approved the deferral of a reserve repayment and the release of unrequired reserves.

• A259 (King’s Road) Seafront Highway Structures (‘Arches’) Phases 4& 5

  Recommendations Approved

  ...delegated authority to the Corporate Director City Operations to submit the Full Business Case for the A259 (King’s Road) Seafront Highway Structures (‘Arches’) Phases 4& 5 to the Department for Transport for approval and release of £22.2 million in funding, approved a capital budget of £24.850m for the scheme, and authorised the awarding of construction contracts to Knights Brown Construction Limited, subject to DfT approval, and agreed to a feasibility study for a new play area.

Attendees

Councillor Bella Sankey Leader of the Council, Leader of the Labour Group Labour Party · Wish

Councillor Jacob Taylor Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration, Deputy Leader of the Council, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group Labour Party · Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Councillor Mitchie Alexander Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health & Adult Social Care Labour Party · Coldean & Stanmer

Councillor Jacob Allen Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Public Realm & Local Government Labour Party · Woodingdean

Councillor Emma Daniel Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services Labour Party · Central Hove

Councillor Birgit Miller Independent · Goldsmid

Councillor Trevor Muten Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure Labour Party · Goldsmid

Councillor Alan Robins Cabinet Member for Sports, Recreation & Libraries Labour Party · South Portslade

Councillor Joy Robinson Cabinet Advisor- Procurement and Contract Management Labour Party · Central Hove

Councillor Tim Rowkins Cabinet Member for Net Zero & Environmental Services, Deputy Leader of the Council Labour Party · Hanover & Elm Grove

Councillor Gill Williams Labour Party · Whitehawk & Marina

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