Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose: Consider the future funding allocation for The Great Sussex Way post 31 March 2026.

Content: *RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL   Cabinet recommends to Council to approve:   1.    A grant of £130,000 per annum plus inflation is offered to The Great Sussex Way for four years commencing April 2026, subject to: ·       Agreeing terms of the Funding Agreement and Monitoring Framework. ·       Achieving the performance measurements within the Monitoring Framework on an annual basis. 2.    The Director for Growth and Place, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Place, is given delegated authority to agree the terms of the Funding Agreements and Monitoring Framework. 3.    If the annual inflation rate exceeds 5%, authority to approve the additional inflationary amount shall revert to Cabinet.