Ian Fitzpatrick

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm - March 20, 2025

To seek cabinet approval of an interim plan, in conjunction with other East Sussex districts and boroughs, and East Sussex County Council, for submission to Central Government regarding proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex.   To seek agreement of cabinet to continue to progress, working other relevant authorities, to develop a full proposal for a single tier authority for submission to Central Government by 26 September 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership – Annual Report (Lewes)

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm - March 20, 2025

To enable Cabinet to consider the 2024/25 performance of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership (E&LCSP).

Recommendations Approved

The Future of Grounds Maintenance

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm - March 20, 2025

The report will bring forward options and recommendations for successor arrangements to replace the current Grounds Maintenance contract with ID Verde which terminates in March 2026.  A decision will be required with regards to the options presented and recommendations proposed to agree and determine successor arrangements for both Lewes and Eastbourne councils. 

Recommendations Approved

Recommendations from Full Council - Southern Water Panel Report

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm - March 20, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Asset Management

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm - March 20, 2025

Consideration of proposals for a long lease of Southover House to Charleston Lewes Limited   Delegation requested for the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning in consultation with the Lead member for finance, assets and community wealth building to take all necessary steps to enter into a lease of Southover House with Charleston Lewes Limited, including completion of all ancillary documents.   To also consider potential land acquisitions and assembly.

Recommendations Approved