Cabinet
10.30am 17 September 2026
Council Chamber, Hove Town Hall
decision list
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Raising Professional Standards for Housing Staff & Tenants
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Approve the Housing Learning and Development Policy as set out at Appendix 1.
2. Approve the Landlord Services Professional Standards as set out at Appendix 2.
3. Notes that the documents will be reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with service priorities.
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Housing in Brighton and Hove Annual Report
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Justine Harris |
Tel: 01273 293772 |
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1. Cabinet notes the performance, resident experience and service delivery information set out in the Housing in Brighton & Hove Annual Report 2025/26 at Appendix 1 and the BHCC Self-Assessment against Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code at Appendix 2.
2. Cabinet approves publication and distribution of the Housing in Brighton & Hove Annual Report 2025/26 to tenants and leaseholders, subject to any final factual, presentational and accessibility amendments.
3. Cabinet delegates to the Corporate Director for Homes & Adult Social Care in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing decisions related to factual, presentational and accessibility amendments.
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Improving Outcomes in Adult Social Care
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Cabinet notes the progress of Adult Social Care Improvement Plan as part of bi-annual update.
2. Cabinet notes the next stage of Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Framework including anticipated expectations for Brighton & Hove.
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Day Options for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. That Cabinet approves the closure of Wellington House Day Centre following a carefully managed transition of all current service users to 109 access alternative day provision in the external provider market to ensure that all Wellington House service users receive equivalent day support and care which meets their assessed needs.
2. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health and Adult Social Care, to take all necessary actions to give effect to the above recommendation.
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DFT - Structures Bid - King Arches Phases 6 & 7
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Charles Field |
Tel: 01273 293329 |
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1. Cabinet notes that, due to the Department for Transport (DfT) Structures Fund submission deadline of 3 August 2026, a bid was submitted for Phases 6 and 7 of the A259 Seafront Arches Renewal Programme (see Appendix 1) on the basis that any proposed council contribution and participation in the scheme would be subject to subsequent Cabinet approval and the council's formal governance processes.
2. Cabinet agrees the inclusion of a £4 million Brighton & Hove City Council contribution within the Structures Fund bid, recognising that this contribution forms part of a funding request for a scheme with an estimated total value of approximately £41 million.
3. Cabinet notes that inclusion of a £4 million contribution within the bid does not constitute a legally binding commitment to proceed with the scheme or incur expenditure at this stage.
4. Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director City Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure and the Chief Finance Officer, to undertake all necessary actions in relation to the submitted Structures Fund bid.
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Hackney Carriage Fare Review
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Martin Seymour |
Tel: 01273 296659 |
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1. That Cabinet notes the report and agrees that authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism, to determine the table of fares set out in Appendix 1 after consideration of any responses received in relation to the Equality Impact Assessment consultation and, in accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, to publish notice of the proposed fare variation and invite objections.
2. That Cabinet agrees that, in the event that objections are received to the proposed variation of the table of fares authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism to determine the revised table of fares and set the date on which it shall come into force in accordance with the statutory scheme.
3. That Cabinet agrees to delegate authority to the Corporate Director, City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism to determine and implement all future revised taxi fare tables in accordance with the statutory scheme, unless amended or revoked by Cabinet.
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Encampments
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Cabinet notes the operational improvements being undertaken to strengthen the management of unauthorised tent and vehicle encampments across the city, including clearer operational processes, enhanced multi-agency coordination, strengthened governance arrangements, targeted enforcement activity, preventative measures and additional staffing capacity.
2. Cabinet endorses the continuation of a phased and balanced approach to encampment management, combining welfare engagement, proportionate enforcement, prevention activity and effective partnership working, as set out at paragraph 4.1 (Option 2).
3. Cabinet notes that the council is developing a welfare-led approach for people living in vehicle encampments, aligned with the planned recommissioning of outreach services and subject to consideration through the 2027/28 budget setting process.
4. Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director Families, Children & Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services, to progress the development of the Encampments Service and implement operational changes required in response to evolving service needs and demand pressures.
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WorkWell Programme
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Cabinet agrees with the council entering into a partnership agreement with Surrey County Council (the accountable body) to deliver the WorkWell Programme.
2. Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director Families, Children and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet member for Children, Families & Youth to progress the Partnership Agreement with Surrey County Council and any ancillary documents required for delivery of the WorkWell Programme.
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Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) Permission to Renew, Extend and Adopt
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Cabinet approves the renewal of existing PSPOs that have expired / are due to expire as set out in Appendix 1.
2. Cabinet approves to extend some existing Public Space Protection Orders as set out in Appendix 2; and
3. Cabinet approves adoption of new Public Space Protection Orders, as set out in Appendix 3, to address anti-social behaviours and/or activities following the satisfaction of the statutory tests.
4. Cabinet notes that two of the proposed new PSPOs, relating to restrictions on professional dog walkers in Blakers Park, and the launching and landing of drones on council land, require further consideration in light of the issues identified during the consultation. Accordingly, these measures are not recommended at this time.
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Skills Bootcamps Funding
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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1. Cabinet agrees to approve the extension of the contracts for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in Brighton & Hove for a period of one year to 30 September 2027 to enable the additional grant funding of £1.68m to be utilised.
2. Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director for Families, Children and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services, to take all necessary steps to implement, manage and vary the Skills Bootcamp contracts within the available grant funding.
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Seafront Lease: Brighton Wheel Proposal
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Toni Manuel |
Tel: 01273 290394 |
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Ward Affected: |
Kemptown |
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1. That Cabinet agrees to grant a new 25-year lease to a new company set up by the existing tenant for the reinstatement and operation of the Brighton Wheel on its former site at Madeira Drive, subject to planning permissions, statutory consents, matters referred to in this Part 1 report and the lease terms and matters set out in the Part 2 report.
2. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director City Operations in consultation with the Director Property & Finance and Cabinet Member for Economy, Culture, Heritage and Tourism to finalise and enter into all necessary legal agreements and associated lease documentation required to implement the proposal.
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Update Report on Western Road Resurfacing Works and Red Route
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Paul Nicholls |
Tel: 01273 293287 |
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Brunswick & Adelaide; Regency |
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1. Cabinet notes the issues raised in the Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) correspondence, the updated Equality Impact Assessment, and the nature and scope of the proposed monitoring in relation to the primary aim of the scheme. The primary aim or purpose of the scheme is to reduce congestion in the area to allow for improved bus reliability during the experimental period.
2. Cabinet agrees to the implementation of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for Western Road between Holland Road and Montpelier Road should proceed, having reviewed this additional information.
3. Cabinet notes the resurfacing programme for this section of Western Road.
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Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 2026/27 Month 4 (July)
Decision implemented at close of business on: 25 September 2026 unless called in
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Contact Officer: |
Haley Woollard |
Tel: 01273 291246 |
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1. Cabinet notes the forecast risk position for the General Fund, which indicates a potential forecast overspend risk of £20.852m
2. Cabinet notes the additional risks of £16.949m included in the table at Appendix 2 which are not included in the forecast figure above.
3. Cabinet notes the forecast overspend risk for the separate Housing Revenue Account (HRA), which is an overspend of £0.991m.
4. Cabinet notes the forecast overspend risk for the ring-fenced Dedicated Schools Grant, which is an overspend of £8.925m in year.
5. Cabinet notes the current RAG rating of the transformation workstreams at Appendix 3.
6. Cabinet approves the addition of new projects to the capital programme totalling £0.671m as set out in the Part 2 report.
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