Social Value Ideas for East Sussex County Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for East Sussex County Council in South East across 42 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Proposed Unitary Authority for East Sussex (Local Government Reorganisation)
Council approved interim plan for development of proposals for unitary authority establishment covering East Sussex (all six councils: County plus five districts/boroughs). Plan approved with overarch…
“proposed interim plan ahead of consideration by cabinet which sets out our progress on developing proposals for local government reorganisation, that …”
LGR reserve exhausted
Officers confirmed that a reserve had been set aside for local government reorganisation but it was fully drawn down to help cover the 2025-26 overspend. Any future LGR costs will need to come from re…
“we did take the opportunity to set an LGR reserve that was at the end of 24 25 clear the position of 25 26 we had to draw that down future costs of LG…”
Cabinet Decision on Government Response Letter
Cabinet to meet immediately following Full Council meeting to decide on response letter to government regarding: (1) participation in priority development group for combined mayoral authority, and (2)…
“We as a cabinet, thank you. We've not contributed. We were a decision to make at our cabinet meeting following, and we've heard what's been said, and …”
Fair Funding Review and funding settlement failure
National Fair Funding Review, business rates reset, and provisional local government settlement have failed to recognize funding required for service pressures. While three-year settlement is welcome,…
“The review of local government funding through the Fair Funding Review, business rates reset and provisional local government settlement have failed t…”
Mayoral Combined Authority devolution arrangement changes
Government confirmed tweaks to Sussex and Brighton Mayoral Combined Authority arrangements. Mayoral election moved from May 2026 to May 2028. Investment fund allocation increased from 30% to 40% of to…
“the memorial election for Sussex and Brighton combined Authority will now be in May 28 that the investment fund that we will receive until the mayor a…”
Procure independent person
The committee approved commencing procurement for an independent person required under regulation 53A. The role will advise and challenge committee and officers on pensions, investments, administratio…
“Under section 5 .3 and 5 .4 description of the expectation of the independent person. We will need to move to procure this position. A couple of funds…”
Pooling and governance reform
The fund is progressing major governance changes driven by the Fit for the Future consultation, including completing the move from Access to Border to Coast, finalising legal documentation, and prepar…
“So this is a regular agenda item that we introduced in 2024 following the introduction of the Fit for the Future consultation. So the Fit for the Futu…”
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