John Barnes (MBE) - Councillor for Rother (Burwash & the Weald)

Councillor John Barnes (MBE)

Conservative Burwash & the Weald

Email: cllr.john.barnes@rother.gov.uk

Council: Rother

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Guest) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Audit and Standards Committee Planning Committee (Substitute, Guest) Audit Committee (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

92 meetings · Page 1 of 19

Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 6.30 pm

May 18, 2026, 6:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 7.15 pm

May 18, 2026, 7:15 pm
Audit Committee Chair

Audit Committee - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 27th April 2026 6.00 pm

April 27, 2026, 6:00 pm
Audit Committee Chair

Audit Committee - Monday, 23 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

March 23, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

244 decisions · Page 5 of 49

Draft Budget 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 2nd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 02, 2026

... approved recommendations for the draft budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, including a Council Tax increase of 2.99% for Band D properties.

Recommendations Approved

Council Plan 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 2nd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 02, 2026

...the refreshed Council Plan 2025-2029 and its associated action plan and annual progress report were approved, along with the Equalities Objectives for consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Colonnade Marketing Approach

From: Cabinet - Monday 2nd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 02, 2026

...approved the surrender of the restaurant lease with Wingrove House Limited on revised terms and noted the general update regarding refurbishment works and the marketing strategy for the Colonnade.

Recommendations Approved

Rye BID Ballot - Progress Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 2nd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 02, 2026

...the Director of Resources be authorised to cast the Council's votes in support of the Rye BID and that progress of the Rye BID Ballot be noted.

Recommendations Approved

Public Conveniences Update

From: Cabinet - Monday 2nd February 2026 6.30 pm - February 02, 2026

...approved revised proposals for three public conveniences and granted delegated authority for lease amendments and potential freehold transfers to parish and town councils.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 92

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 244