Cabinet
2.00pm 19 March 2026
Council Chamber, Hove Town Hall
decision list
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Part One |
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Modernising our recycling centre
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Satti Sidhu, Melissa Francis |
Tel: 01273 293219, Tel: 01273 290697 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) That Cabinet approves the procurement and installation by Veolia of a new optical sorter, chutes, conveyors and bays, along with the associated adaptation works required at the Hollingdean Materials Recovery Facility.
2) That Cabinet approves a capital budget of £2.3m to be funded by PWLB borrowing.
3) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director for City Operations, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment and Net Zero , to finalise, approve and enter into any required contractual amendments with Veolia, including agreeing detailed terms of all necessary Deeds of Variation.
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145
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Environmental Enforcement Service
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Contact Officer: |
Melissa Francis, Louise Lawrence |
Tel: 01273 290697 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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2) That Cabinet approves the introduction from 1st April 2026 of a lower-tier, proportionate FPN schedule for minor fly-tipping (residential and commercial) and littering, as set out in appendix A.
3) That Cabinet approves taking the high-profile none payers to court, to get a clear message out to businesses, that they have a legal duty to ensure that their waste is disposed of correctly and that failure to do so could result in them having a criminal record.
4) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director, City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Net Zero & Environmental Services, to finalise operational policies and procedures, and to make minor amendments to the FPN schedule within national parameters.
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146
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A Cleaner City Centre
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Melissa Francis |
Tel: 01273 290697 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) Cabinet agrees to note progress to date on the Station to the Sea – Test & Learn Pilot.
2) Cabinet agrees to endorse the continued focus provided by the City Centre Manager.
3) Cabinet agrees to approve the introduction of an overnight cleansing service for the city centre from May 2026.
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147
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Local Authority Bus Grant Delivery Plan 2026-27
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Owen McElroy |
Tel: 01273 290368 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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Cabinet agrees that:
5) the £5.752m in revenue and £3.259m in 2026/27 LABG funding is allocated as set out in Table 2.
6) the Corporate Director City Operations is granted delegated authority to adjust, cancel or re-instate the allocations set out in Table 2 as the Corporate Director may consider necessary or appropriate from time to time provided that any allocations remain as permitted by any conditions attached to the LABG.
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148
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Community Safety and Crime Reduction Strategy 2026 - 2029
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Contact Officer: |
Charlotte Farrell |
Tel: 01273 291099 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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That Cabinet:
1) Recommends to Full Council that it approves the Community Safety and Crime Reduction Strategy 2026–2029, attached in Appendix 1.
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149
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Crisis and Resilience Fund
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Lynsay Cook |
Tel: 01273 291851 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) Cabinet agrees the allocation set out in Sections 4.3 to 4.29 and Appendix 1 for the allocations of the CRF.
2) Cabinet delegates authority to the Section 151 Officer, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Regeneration, to make alterations to the allocation of the CRF to maximise its use.
3) Cabinet delegates authority to the Section 151 Officer, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Regeneration, to approve a revised Housing Payment Scheme.
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150
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Best Start in Life Strategic Plan
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) Cabinet agrees the Best Start in Life Strategic Plan 2026-2029 (Appendix 1) and for this to be published on 31st March 2026 and authorises the Corporate Director - Families, Children and Wellbeing to make any necessary minor non-material text and illustrative alterations prior to its publication.
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Planned Maintenance Budget and Asset Management Fund Allocations and Education Capital Resources and Capital Investment Programme 2026-2027
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Yann Vochelle |
Tel: 01273 296769 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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2) Cabinet agrees the allocation of funding as shown in Appendix 1 for inclusion within the council’s Capital Investment Programme 2026/27.
3) Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Director of Property & Finance to procure the capital maintenance and basic need works required, as set out in Appendix 1, and enter into contracts in accordance with Contract Standing Orders.
4) Cabinet approves the annual programme of planned maintenance works within the Planned Maintenance Budget for 2026/27 as detailed in Appendix 2, at a total estimated cost of £4,509,540.
5) Cabinet approves the allocations from the Asset Management Fund for 2026/27, totalling £1,000,000, as detailed in Appendix 3.
6) Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Property & Finance to take all steps necessary to procure the Planned Maintenance Budget works and Asset Management Fund improvement works and award contracts within these budgets and in accordance with Contract Standing Orders.
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152
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Pride in Place
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Ward Affected: |
Whitehawk & Marina |
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1) That Cabinet approves the acceptance of the Pride in Place funding award by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as set out in section 3 of this report.
2) That Cabinet agrees that the Council shall provide support to the Pride of Place Programme in the terms specified by MCHLG, including acting as the Board’s Accountable Body, in accordance with the obligations and requirements of the Programme.
3) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Council’s S151 Officer, in liaison with the Leader of the Council, to take all actions necessary to support the establishment of the Neighbourhood Board, including appropriate governance arrangements, and to oversee the administration of all Pride in Place grant funding received from the MHCLG in accordance with published guidance and legal responsibilities.
4) That Cabinet notes the intention for the ward councillors for Whitehawk ward to be appointed by full Council at its AGM in May 2026 as members of the Neighbourhood Board.
5) That Cabinet notes a further report will come to Cabinet in January 2027 to update on the governance and administrative arrangements that have been put in place with the Neighbourhood Board and to report on the long-term plan.
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153
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Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Clare Flowers |
Tel: 01273 290443 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) Cabinet agrees to adopt the Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note (PAN) at Appendix 1 and authorises the Head of Planning to make any necessary minor non-material text and illustrative alterations prior to its publication.
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Annual Procurement Forward Plan
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) That Cabinet agrees the Procurement Forward Plan for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1.
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155
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Large Panel Systems Building and Estates Renewal - S105, Rehousing Policy and Leaseholder Offer Consultation Programme
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Ward Affected: |
Hollingdean & Fiveways; Kemptown; Whitehawk & Marina |
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1) Cabinet is asked to note that each site has been subject to a distinct options appraisal and consultation process, and that the recommendations set out in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.4 constitute separate decisions for each site, presented collectively for ease of reference.
2) Cabinet is asked to note the outcomes of the consultation (Appendix 2) relating to the preferred option and to approve the taking forward of the recommended option to demolish and replace St James’s House (Kemptown); Nettleton Court & Dudeney Lodge (Hollingdean); and Heron, Kestrel, Swallow, Falcon and Kingfisher Courts (collectively the Whitehawk ‘Bird Blocks’) with new homes in keeping with the housing needs of the city, and regeneration of the sites.
3) Cabinet agrees to authorise the service of “initial demolition notices” for St James’s House (Kemptown); Nettleton Court & Dudeney Lodge (Hollingdean); and Heron, Kestrel, Swallow, Falcon and Kingfisher Courts (collectively the Whitehawk ‘Bird Blocks’) in accordance with Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985.
4) Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Corporate Director Homes and Adult Social Care to determine the timing and service of the initial demolition notices for each site.
5) Cabinet is asked to note the outcome of the consultation (as detailed in this report) relating to the preferred option and agrees to approve the Rehousing Policy at Appendix 3 and Local Lettings Plan at Appendix 4 for the eight LPS blocks.
6) Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Adult Social Care to actively engage with all impacted leaseholders to facilitate the acquisition of the leaseholders’ legal interests within the 8 LPS blocks.
7) Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Adult Social Care to take all steps necessary to develop an offer for the provision of lease/property swaps for those resident leaseholders within the eight LPS Blocks who are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to purchase an alternative property on the open market.
8) Cabinet approves the launch of a pilot Home Ownership Pact Scheme for eligible tenants residing in the eight LPS blocks, as detailed in Section 8.
9) Cabinet agrees to approve a budget of £0.4m to operate the Pilot Home Ownership Pact scheme in 2026/27.
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Middle Street- Statutory Notices
Decision implemented at close of business on: 27 March 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Richard Barker |
Tel: 01273 290732 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) That Cabinet agrees to the publication of a statutory notice in respect of the proposed closure of Middle Street Primary School with effect from 31 August 2026. The committee notes that publication of the statutory notice will trigger a four-week representation period which will run from 8 April 2026 to 5 May 2026 during which interested parties can comment on the proposal.
2) That Cabinet notes that following the representation period a further report will come back to Full Council on 21 May 2026 at which a final decision will be made.
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