URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2333

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Property (Cllr Jeremy Hunt)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: West Sussex County Council owns and manages nine permanent Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across the county.  Following a series of site surveys, the Council has developed a planned maintenance and capital investment programme to ensure the sites remain safe, fit for purpose, and compliant with current regulations.          

Content: West Sussex County Council owns and manages nine permanent Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across the county.  Following a series of site surveys, the Council has developed a planned maintenance and capital investment programme to ensure the sites remain safe, fit for purpose, and compliant with current regulations.           The Cabinet Member for Finance and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, has approved –   1.     the capital allocation of £2.1m for the 2026/27 - 2029/30 programme of scheduled maintenance and capital works at the County Council’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites;   2.     the launch of relevant procurement activities; and   3.     delegated authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Support Services to award the necessary contracts to deliver the programme.   None declared

Date of Decision: January 5, 2026