Homira Javadi

...the Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet decided to approve the publication of the Draft Eastbourne Local Plan for public consultation under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 for an eight-week period from 13 February to 10 April 2026, and to delegate authority for minor editorial changes to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, Staff and Performance, Enterprise.

...approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue budget for 2026/27 and the HRA Capital Programme 2024-29, along with rent and service charge increases for 2026/27.

...the Eastbourne Statement of Community Involvement was endorsed and recommended for formal adoption by Full Council, outlining updated methods for community engagement in the Local Plan production and planning application determination.

...the Eastbourne Local Development Scheme, which sets out the timetable for the preparation of local plan documents, was endorsed by Cabinet and recommended for formal adoption at Full Council.

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Investment Strategy, Capital Strategy, and Prudential Indicators for the financial year 2026/27.