Councillor Bella Sankey

...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.

...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.

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

...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.