Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose: Report to update on the Strategic Finance Programme and the results of an assurance review undertaken by CIPFA in the summer of 2024.

Content: (Key decision):   (1) To note the progress of the Strategic Finance Programme, in addressing the council’s financial challenges.   (2) To note the progress made in addressing the matters identified through the Assurance Review   (3) To approve the grant of a lease (as set out in section 3.3 of the report) to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) of the Sovereign Centre together with any associated documentation and to agree delegated authority for the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Tourism, Leisure, Accessibility and Community Safety, to conclude arrangements with GLL, including authorising the signature of all documentation.