URL: https://democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2816

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider the State of the County report and begin the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process for 2027/28 and beyond.  

Content: To consider the State of the County report and begin the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process for 2027/28 and beyond.   6.1       The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.   6.2       It was RESOLVED to:   1)  Note the evidence base on demographics (Appendix 1 of the report);   2)  Note the national and local policy outlook (Appendix 2 of the report);   3)  Note the current financial outlook as set out in paragraph 5 of the report; and   4)  Agree to consider a further report in September to review current priority outcomes, explore ideas and begin more detailed planning for 2027/28.   Reasons 6.3       The State of the County report is an important annual milestone in RPPR. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Council’s context. This enables clarity about the starting position before detailed planning for 2027/28 begins in the autumn. The report should be read with the 2025/26 end of year monitoring report, as they provide an analysis of the Council’s performance over the last year and the challenges we expect in the future.Having reflected on our current context through the analysis presented in this report and the ambitions of the new Council, in September we will seek Cabinet and Council’s approval of the basis for detailed service and budget planning for 2027/28. 6.4       Work will continue into the autumn to refine our understanding of the impacts on our services of national reforms, changing demand for services and the financial outlook for the next year and beyond. 6.5       Members will shape draft plans as they are developed through Cabinet, County Council, Scrutiny Committees, Whole Council Forums and specific engagement sessionsthroughout the 2026/27 Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process.  

Date of Decision: June 30, 2026