Decision

The Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet has decided to update Members on the provisional outturn for 2024/25 and approve a financial provision for a Community Governance Review of Eastbourne.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves updating Members on the provisional outturn for 2024/25 and approving a financial provision for a Community Governance Review of Eastbourne.

topline: The Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet has decided to update Members on the provisional outturn for 2024/25 and approve a financial provision for a Community Governance Review of Eastbourne.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions and potential changes to governance in Eastbourne.

affected_stakeholders: ["Members of Eastbourne Borough Council", "Director of Finance and Performance", "Portfolio holder for finance"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1141

Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To update Members on the provisional outturn for 2024/25.

Content: To update Members on the provisional outturn for 2024/25. (Key decision):   (1) To note the forecast outturn position for 2024/25 and associated risks.   (2) To delegate authority to the Director of Finance and Performance and the portfolio holder for finance to apply the required virements to support effective management of the overall financial position.   (3) To note the 2024/25 Year end Capital Programme and proposed roll-over of schemes.   (4) Approve a £100,000 financial provision to support a Community Governance Review (CGR) of Eastbourne, commencing later in 2025.   (5) To note Appendix 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report.

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025