Councillor Laurence O'Connor
Email: laurence.oconnor@lewes.gov.uk
Council: Lewes and Eastbourne
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 3 of 6
Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.30 pm
Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 2.30 pm
Lewes District Council Full Council - Monday, 19th May, 2025 6.00 pm
Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.30 pm
Lewes District Council Full Council - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
61 decisions · Page 1 of 13
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget and Rent Setting 2026/27 and HRA Capital Programme 2024-29
From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget for 2026/27 and the HRA Capital Programme for 2024-29, including a 4.8% increase to social and affordable rents and a 10% increase to garage rents, effective from April 2026.
Recommend Forward to Council
General Fund Revenue Budget 2026/27 and Capital Programme
From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, including a 2.99% council tax increase, the Capital Programme, and a schedule of fees and charges, while also agreeing to explore further shared services with other East Sussex councils.
Recommend Forward to Council
Local Development Scheme
From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026
...endorsed the revised timetable for the preparation of the Lewes Local Plan and recommended its approval by Full Council, with delegated authority for minor updates to the Chief Executive.
Recommend Forward to Council
Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators 2026/27, Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy
From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, and Investment Strategy for 2026/27, along with the associated Treasury and Prudential Indicators.
Recommend Forward to Council
Housing Development and Property Update
From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved a budget allocation for 23 new affordable homes from garage infill programmes, supported the progression of new housing sites through feasibility and due diligence, and noted updates on housing development progress and asset devolution.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 61