Jeremy Gardner - Councillor for Adur and Worthing (St Mary's Ward, Shoreham-by-Sea)

Councillor Jeremy Gardner

Labour St Mary's Ward, Shoreham-by-Sea Leader of the Council

Email: jeremy.gardner@adur.gov.uk

Council: Adur and Worthing

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Adur Planning Committee Adur Council (Committee Member) Joint Strategic Sub-Committee (Adur) Joint Strategic Committee (Adur Chair, Adur Member, Chair) Adur Cabinet Joint Senior Staff Committee (Adur Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Adur Council Committee Member

Adur Council - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 18, 2025
Joint Strategic Committee Chair

Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 09, 2025
Joint Strategic Committee Adur Member

Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 12, 2025
Adur Council Committee Member

Adur Council - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm

October 23, 2025
Joint Senior Staff Committee Adur Chair

Joint Senior Staff Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 2.00 pm

October 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

66 decisions · Page 2 of 14

Urban Tree Planting across Adur and Worthing

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to adopt the Adur & Worthing Urban Tree Planting & Maintenance Policy 2025-2030, endorse the development of a Council-led delivery model for tree planting in hard standing locations from April 2026, delegate authority to finalise the operational details of this delivery model, and support community engagement through the Thriving Together programme.

For Determination

Refreshing Adur and Worthing Growth Deals with West Sussex County Council

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to refresh the Adur and Worthing Growth Deals with West Sussex County Council, they approved collaboration between WSCC and ADC/WBC, delegated authority to the Council Leaders to sign the new Growth Deals upon WSCC governance approval, delegated authority to the Assistant Director for Place & Economy to accept funding and complete contracts with WSCC, authorized the immediate acceptance of committed Pooled Business Rates from WSCC to ADC for the Southwick FC scheme and Lancing Public Realm, subject to certain approvals.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

2nd Quarter Revenue Monitoring Report 2025/26

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...the recommendations of the 2nd Quarter Revenue Monitoring Report for 2025/26 were approved, noting a projected net overspend of £2.115m for Worthing Borough Council's General Fund and a net underspend of £244k for Adur District Council's General Fund, subject to call-in.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Financial Strategy and Budget Update 2026/2027

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to address budget pressures and implement the financial strategy for 2026/27, the committee approved recommendations including requesting exceptional financial support from MHCLG for Worthing and noting the updated five-year forecasts.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Proposal to continue the Council Tax Support Scheme for Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council in respect of 2026/27

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to recommend to both Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council that the current Council Tax Support schemes for working-age customers be continued without restrictions for the 2026/27 financial year, subject to necessary technical amendments.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 66