Rita Garner - Councillor for Adur and Worthing (Tarring Ward)

Councillor Rita Garner

Labour Tarring Ward

Email: rita.garner@worthing.gov.uk

Council: Adur and Worthing

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Worthing Council (Committee Member) Worthing Council Joint Strategic Sub-Committee (Worthing) Joint Strategic Committee (Worthing Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, Worthing Member) Worthing Cabinet (Deputy Chair) Joint Senior Staff Committee (Worthing Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Joint Strategic Committee Worthing Vice-Chair

Joint Strategic Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 05, 2026, 6:30 pm
Worthing Cabinet Deputy Chair

Worthing Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
Worthing Council Committee Member

Extraordinary, Worthing Council - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 13, 2026, 6:30 pm
Joint Strategic Committee Vice-Chair

Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 06, 2026
Worthing Council Committee Member

Worthing Council - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

70 decisions · Page 3 of 14

Delivery of the Shoreham Flood Defence Project

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to proceed with the delivery of the Shoreham Flood Defence Project, including accepting additional funding, increasing the capital budget, and authorizing the Chief Executive to award contracts and enter agreements necessary for the project's construction and operation, subject to certain consultations and budget constraints.

Recommendations Approved

Fair, Green & Local 2025-2028: Final Corporate Strategy & Delivery Plan

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

... the Joint Strategic Committee formally endorsed the 'Fair, Green & Local' Corporate Strategy (2025-2028) and its associated Delivery Plan, noting the findings of the Equality Impact Assessment and delegating authority to the Chief Executive to make amendments as required.

Recommendations Approved

2nd Quarter Revenue Monitoring Report 2025/26

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...the recommendations of the 2nd Quarter Revenue Monitoring Report for 2025/26 were approved, noting a projected net overspend of £2.115m for Worthing Borough Council's General Fund and a net underspend of £244k for Adur District Council's General Fund, subject to call-in.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal to continue the Council Tax Support Scheme for Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council in respect of 2026/27

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to recommend to both Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council that the current Council Tax Support schemes for working-age customers be continued without restrictions for the 2026/27 financial year, subject to necessary technical amendments.

Recommendations Approved

Joint 2nd Quarter Capital Investment Programme & Projects Monitoring 2025/26

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding the 2nd Quarter Capital Investment Programme & Projects Monitoring for 2025/26, including virements to partnership schemes and to both Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council schemes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 70