Councillor John Barnes (MBE)

Motion to Council - East Sussex County Council - Repairs and Upgrade of National Cycle Route 2 / Gibbert's Marsh to Float Lane Bridlepath

From: Council - Monday 23rd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 23, 2026

... approved recommendations to urge East Sussex County Council to commit funding and a timetable for the urgent repair and reconstruction of the Gibbet's Marsh to Float Lane bridlepath.

Recommendations Approved

Budget & Council Tax Resolution 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029

From: Council - Monday 23rd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 23, 2026

...the Council approved its revenue budget for 2026/27, its Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, and set the Council Tax at £216.95 for a Band D equivalent property, representing a 2.99% increase.

Recommendations Approved

Statement of Accounts 2024/25

From: Additional, Audit Committee - Monday 16th February 2026 6.30 pm - February 16, 2026

... approved the Council's 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and granted delegated authority to the S151 Officer and Chair of Audit Committee to approve any additional final amendments required.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Additional, Audit Committee - Monday 16th February 2026 6.30 pm - February 16, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Update on Appointment of Independent Person for the Audit Committee

From: Additional, Audit Committee - Monday 16th February 2026 6.30 pm - February 16, 2026

... recommended that Gwilym (Tom) Davies be appointed as Audit Independent Person for a period of one year, with the option for extension.

Recommmend Forward to Council