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Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm Lewes District Council Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Local Development Scheme
Recommend Forward to Council...endorsed the revised timetable for the preparation of the Lewes Local Plan and recommended its approval by Full Council, with delegated authority for minor updates to the Chief Executive.
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Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget and Rent Setting 2026/27 and HRA Capital Programme 2024-29
Recommend Forward to Council...approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget for 2026/27 and the HRA Capital Programme for 2024-29, including a 4.8% increase to social and affordable rents and a 10% increase to garage rents, effective from April 2026.
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Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators 2026/27, Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy
Recommend Forward to Council...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, and Investment Strategy for 2026/27, along with the associated Treasury and Prudential Indicators.
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General Fund Revenue Budget 2026/27 and Capital Programme
Recommend Forward to Council...approved the General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, including a 2.99% council tax increase, the Capital Programme, and a schedule of fees and charges, while also agreeing to explore further shared services with other East Sussex councils.
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Revised Allocations Policy 2026-2031
Recommendations Approved...the council approved the adoption and implementation of a Revised Allocations Policy, moving from a Choice Based Lettings model to a 'direct-lettings' model, effective from April 1, 2026.
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Housing Development and Property Update
Recommendations Approved...approved a budget allocation for 23 new affordable homes from garage infill programmes, supported the progression of new housing sites through feasibility and due diligence, and noted updates on housing development progress and asset devolution.
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