Councillor Bob Bowdler

...approved the Council Monitoring Report for the third quarter of the financial year 2025/26, noting the Council's performance and financial position.

...the draft Council Plan, Council Tax levels, Revenue Budget, and Capital Programme for 2026/27 were approved for recommendation to the County Council, including associated savings proposals, equality impact assessments, and feedback from engagement and scrutiny.

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27, the Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27, the Prudential and Treasury Indicators for 2026/27 to 2028/29, and the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement for 2025/26 and 2026/27.

...approved the Auditor's Annual (Value for Money) Report on East Sussex County Council for 2024/25, noting the recommendations made by Grant Thornton.

...approved the 2026/27 Core Budget for the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, noting the Quarter 2 budget position for 2025/26 and the updated medium term financial plan.