Abul Azad - Councillor for East Sussex

Councillor Abul Azad

Independent Vice Chairman of the County Council

Email: cllr.Abul.Azad@eastsussex.gov.uk

Council: East Sussex

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) (Committee Member) Full Council (Vice Chairman) Lead Member for Transport and Environment Cabinet Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 11, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 10, 2025
Full Council Vice Chairman

Full Council - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am

December 02, 2025
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 2.00 pm

November 18, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.30 am

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 decisions

Post-16 Transport Policy Statement 2025-2026

From: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 11.00 am - April 29, 2025

The Lead Member is recommended to approve the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2025-26 academic year following the required consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal for increases to parking charges across Rother District

From: Lead Member for Transport and Environment - Monday, 27th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 27, 2025

To consider the results of the public consultation on the proposal to align Rother Districts permit structure and tariffs to those currently being used in Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District. Introducing tariffs based on vehicle emissions, with higher emitting vehicles being charged more for permits than those producing less emissions and the proposed increase of pay and display charges to encourage alternative travel modes.

Recommendations Approved

Petition: Installation of a speed camera in Upperton Road, Eastbourne

From: Lead Member for Transport and Environment - Monday, 27th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 27, 2025

To consider a petition calling on the County Council to install a speed camera in the vicinity of the zebra crossing in Upperton Road, to monitor traffic travelling towards the town centre.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government Devolution and Reorganisation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9th January, 2025 11.00 am - January 09, 2025

To consider the Council’s response to the Government’s letter asking for a clear commitment to devolution and reorganisation by 10 January including whether to request the postponement of County Council elections.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 4