Councillor John Barnes (MBE)

Work Programme

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025

...to approve the recommendations within the presented work programme, which included updates on the De La Warr Pavilion Trust, draft budget challenge proposals, and the Housing Renewal Financial Assistance Policy for discussion on 13/10/2025, as well as scheduling future discussions on budget plans, performance reports, and other key topics.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Renewal Financial Assistance Policy 2026

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025

...to recommend the Housing Renewal Financial Assistance Policy 2026 to Cabinet for onward approval and adoption by full Council.

Recommendations Approved

De La Warr Pavilion Trust Performance Update 2024/25

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Qtr 1 2025/26 Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring (Including Progress Against Savings Targets)

From: Cabinet - Monday 6th October 2025 6.30 pm - October 06, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the recommendations regarding the Quarter 1 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring, including progress against savings targets, while noting a potential increase in the draw from reserves and the need for continued monitoring.

Recommendations Approved

Approval for Rye Business Improvement District (BID) Ballot

From: Cabinet - Monday 6th October 2025 6.30 pm - October 06, 2025

...to approve the request from the Rye Chamber of Commerce to hold a ballot in February 2026 for the creation of a Business Improvement District in Rye, subject to final confirmation from the Rye BID Task Group.

Recommendations Approved