Councillor Terry Byrne

Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Monday 3rd November 2025 6.30 pm - November 03, 2025

...to approve the draft budget challenge proposals for 2026/27, including savings, growth proposals, and discretionary fees and charges (with a recommendation to review the Sussex Wildlife Trust S12 savings proposal), for public consultation.

Recommendations approved

Members' Allowances

From: Cabinet - Monday 3rd November 2025 6.30 pm - November 03, 2025

...to save money and in light of potential local government reorganisation, the Independent Remuneration Panel would not be convened, and Members' Allowances would remain at their current levels with no annual increase until May 2027 or the dissolution of Rother District Council, whichever is later, unless local government reorganisation is significantly delayed beyond 2028.

Recommendations Approved

Data Protection Policy

From: Cabinet - Monday 3rd November 2025 6.30 pm - November 03, 2025

...to recommend forwarding the proposed Data Protection Policy to the Council for approval and adoption, granting the Data Protection Officer delegated authority to make minor amendments and oversee implementation, training, and awareness.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulation 2000 Policy

From: Cabinet - Monday 3rd November 2025 6.30 pm - November 03, 2025

...to approve and adopt the proposed Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulation Policy 2004, granting the Data Protection Officer delegated authority to make minor amendments as required by legislative or procedural changes, and recommend forwarding this decision to the Council.

Recommmend Forward to Council

De La Warr Pavilion Trust Performance Update 2024/25

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved