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Cabinet - Monday 3rd November 2025 6.30 pm

November 3, 2025 Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting  Watch video of meeting

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  • Data Protection Policy
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to recommend forwarding the proposed Data Protection Policy to the Council for approval and adoption, granting the Data Protection Officer delegated authority to make minor amendments and oversee implementation, training, and awareness.

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  • Camber Kiosk Letting
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to lease the newly developed kiosk at Camber Central Car Park to candidate 'C' based on their strong community and sustainability proposals, and granted the Chief Executive delegated authority to amend the final lease contract terms as needed.

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  • ...the Cabinet of Rother approved recommendations to note the progress of the Services and Assets Devolution framework, approve the draft Services and Assets Evaluation Matrix for use, and authorize the Property and Services Investment and Disposal Panel to amend the Evaluation Matrix criteria, subject to Cabinet's final approval for asset devolution or disposal.

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  • Members' Allowances
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to save money and in light of potential local government reorganisation, the Independent Remuneration Panel would not be convened, and Members' Allowances would remain at their current levels with no annual increase until May 2027 or the dissolution of Rother District Council, whichever is later, unless local government reorganisation is significantly delayed beyond 2028.

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  • ...the Cabinet of Rother approved the recommendations for the Bexhill Neighbourhood Board Regeneration Investment Plan, granting delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer in liaison with the Finance Portfolio Holder to approve the details of the first 4-year investment plan and related agreements, subject to call-in and a full report to the December Cabinet meeting.

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  • ...to recommend the Housing Renewal Financial Assistance Policy 2026, including an amendment to the "Dementia Assistance" eligibility criteria, to the full Council for approval and adoption.

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  • ...to approve and adopt the proposed Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulation Policy 2004, granting the Data Protection Officer delegated authority to make minor amendments as required by legislative or procedural changes, and recommend forwarding this decision to the Council.

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  • Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 2026/27
    Recommendations approved

    ...to approve the draft budget challenge proposals for 2026/27, including savings, growth proposals, and discretionary fees and charges (with a recommendation to review the Sussex Wildlife Trust S12 savings proposal), for public consultation.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Andrew Mier
Councillor Andrew Mier Liberal Democrats • Southern Rother
Profile image for Councillor Paul Osborne
Councillor Paul Osborne Conservative • Eastern Rother
Profile image for Councillor Jimmy Stanger
Councillor Jimmy Stanger Liberal Democrats • Bexhill St Marks
Profile image for Councillor John Barnes (MBE)
Councillor John Barnes (MBE) Conservative • Burwash & the Weald
Profile image for Councillor Sue Burton
Councillor Sue Burton Green • North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington
Profile image for Councillor Terry Byrne
Councillor Terry Byrne Rother Association of Independent Councillors • Bexhill Sackville
Profile image for Councillor Tony Ganly
Councillor Tony Ganly Conservative • Northern Rother
Profile image for Councillor Carl Maynard
Councillor Carl Maynard Conservative Group Leader • Conservative • Sedlescombe & Westfield
Profile image for Councillor Doug Oliver
Councillor Doug Oliver Rother Association of Independent Councillors • Bexhill Collington
Profile image for Councillor Christine Bayliss
Councillor Christine Bayliss Labour Group Leader • Labour • Bexhill Central
Profile image for Councillor Susan Prochak (MBE)
Councillor Susan Prochak (MBE) Liberal Democrats Group Leader • Liberal Democrats • Robertsbridge
Profile image for Councillor Gareth Delany
Councillor Gareth Delany Labour • Bexhill Pebsham & St Michaels
Profile image for Councillor Kathryn Field
Councillor Kathryn Field Liberal Democrats • North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington
Profile image for Councillor Ashan Jeeawon
Councillor Ashan Jeeawon Rother Association of Independent Councillors • Bexhill Collington
Profile image for Councillor Teresa Killeen (MBE)
Councillor Teresa Killeen (MBE) Liberal Democrats • Hurst Green & Ticehurst
Profile image for Councillor Ruairi McCourt
Councillor Ruairi McCourt Labour • Bexhill Central
Profile image for Councillor Arren Rathbone Ariel
Councillor Arren Rathbone Ariel Green • Bexhill St Stephens
Profile image for Councillor Hazel Timpe
Councillor Hazel Timpe Rother Association of Independent Councillors • Bexhill Sackville

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 03rd-Nov-2025 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 03rd-Nov-2025 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 03rd-Nov-2025 18.30 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix B Services and Asset Evaluation Matrix.pdf
Appendix B for Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 202627.pdf
Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 202627.pdf
Appendix A for Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 202627.pdf
Appendix A.pdf
Appendix D - OSC Minute Extract.pdf
Appendix C for Draft Budget Challenge Proposals 202627.pdf
Housing Renewal Financial Assistance Policy 2026-2028.pdf
Appendix B.pdf
Appendix C.pdf
Freedom of Information Policy Framework.pdf
Appendix A for Freedom of Information Policy draft.pdf
Appendix B for Equality Impact Assessment for Freedom of FOIA 2000 and EIR 2004 Policy.pdf
Data Protection Policy.pdf
Appendix A for Data Protection Policy Draft.pdf
Appendix B for Equality Impact Assessment Data Protection Policy.pdf
Members Allowances.pdf
Update on Protecting Local Services.pdf
Appendix A Asset Disposal Policy.pdf
Bexhill Neighbourhood Board Investment Plan.pdf
Appendix 1 - Terms of Reference.pdf
Camber Kiosk Letting.pdf