URL: https://democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2554

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the East Sussex County Council response to the consultation on the Fair Funding Review 2.0.

Content: To approve the East Sussex County Council response to the consultation on the Fair Funding Review 2.0. 20.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Finance Officer.   DECISIONS   20.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:   (1) Approve the proposed consultation response; and   (2) Delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer to make any further minor amendments and to submit the final response by 15 August 2025.   REASONS   20.3     The Council has considered the government’s proposed funding reforms, which are likely to mean a loss of settlement funding for 2026/27. While aspects of the reforms are welcome, East Sussex County Council has concerns with some of the proposals and how this will impact the Council’s financial position over the settlement period.   20.4     East Sussex County Council hopes that the response, together with those of other authorities within the Council’s networks, will be reflected in the government’s policy statement and final settlement due before the end of 2025.   20.5     The proposed response set out at Appendix 1 of the report is in draft format. Further work continues in consultation with other local authorities and network bodies.

Date of Decision: August 12, 2025