Paul Mellor - Councillor for Lewes and Eastbourne (Ditchling and Westmeston)

Councillor Paul Mellor

Liberal Democrats Ditchling and Westmeston

Email: paul.mellor@lewes.gov.uk

Council: Lewes and Eastbourne

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Lewes District Council Licensing Committee (Deputy-Chair) Lewes District Council Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (Committee Member) Lewes District Council Full Council (Committee Member) Lewes District Council Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Lewes District Council Planning Applications Committee (Committee Member) Lewes District Council Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Lewes District Council Cabinet (Other Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

57 meetings · Page 2 of 12

Lewes District Council Policy and Performance Advisory Committee Committee Member

Lewes District Council Policy and Performance Advisory Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 5.00 pm

March 12, 2026, 5:00 pm
Lewes District Council Planning Applications Committee Committee Member

Lewes District Council Planning Applications Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 5.00 pm

March 11, 2026, 5:00 pm
Lewes District Council Full Council Committee Member

Lewes District Council Full Council - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 23, 2026, 6:00 pm
Lewes District Council Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

Lewes District Council Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 5.00 pm

February 16, 2026, 5:00 pm
Lewes District Council Cabinet Other Member

Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm

February 05, 2026, 2:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

6 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Local Development Scheme

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026

...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.

Recommend Forward to Council

Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators 2026/27, Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, and Investment Strategy for 2026/27, along with the associated Treasury and Prudential Indicators.

Recommend Forward to Council

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget and Rent Setting 2026/27 and HRA Capital Programme 2024-29

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026

...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.

Recommend Forward to Council

General Fund Revenue Budget 2026/27 and Capital Programme

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026

...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.

Recommend Forward to Council

Housing Development and Property Update

From: Lewes District Council Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.30 pm - February 05, 2026

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 6