Councillor Johnny Denis

...approved the Council Monitoring Report for the third quarter of the financial year 2025/26, noting the Council's performance and financial position.

... agreed to retain the playing field adjacent to the Tilling Green Community Centre for alternative future use, noting a change in the external operating context and potential new opportunities.

...the award of the school meals catering contract for primary, special educational needs and disability, secondary schools and academies to the highest scoring bidder for a period of 5 years with an option for a further 2-year extension.

...approved the proposed allocation of Bus Grant revenue funding for 2026/27 to 2028/29, delegating authority for implementation and future changes to the Director of Communities, Economy, and Transport.

... £60,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Ripe and Chalvington Community Match signing and lining scheme and traffic calming features, and £15,000 of match funding is allocated towards the Wivelsfield Community Match signing and lining scheme, with authority delegated to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve the 50% match funding contribution up to a maximum of £60,000 per scheme.