Penny di Cara - Councillor for East Sussex

Councillor Penny di Cara

Conservative Lead Member for Economy

Email: cllr.Penny.diCara@eastsussex.gov.uk

Council: East Sussex

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Place Scrutiny Committee Corporate Parenting Panel (Committee Member) Lead Member for Transport and Environment (Other councillor) Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development (Other councillor) Lead Member for Economy (Committee Member) Pension Committee (Substitute) Governance Committee (Committee Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee People Scrutiny Committee Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

76 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 10.00 am

April 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 10.00 am

March 24, 2026, 10:00 am
Lead Member for Economy Committee Member

Lead Member for Economy - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 2.30 pm

March 17, 2026, 2:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.00 am

March 10, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

97 decisions · Page 2 of 20

Petition: Improved Road Safety measures around Chyngton Primary School

From: Lead Member for Transport and Environment - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

...the request for a zebra crossing on Hillside Avenue did not meet the required benchmark for funding, but Chyngton Primary School will be assessed for a School Street scheme once a new framework is finalized.

Recommendations Approved

Devolution and establishment of Mayoral Combined County Authority

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 27, 2026

...approved the establishment of the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority and delegated authority to the Chief Executive to agree the necessary statutory instrument.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 27, 2026

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27, the Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27, the Prudential and Treasury Indicators for 2026/27 to 2028/29, and the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement for 2025/26 and 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Draft Council Plan 2026/27, Revenue Budget and Capital Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 27, 2026

...the draft Council Plan, Council Tax levels, Revenue Budget, and Capital Programme for 2026/27 were approved for recommendation to the County Council, including associated savings proposals, equality impact assessments, and feedback from engagement and scrutiny.

Recommendations Approved

The Conservators of Ashdown Forest 2025/26 forecast outturn position and updated medium term financial plan including the 2026/27 budget

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 27, 2026

...approved the 2026/27 Core Budget for the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, noting the Quarter 2 budget position for 2025/26 and the updated medium term financial plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 97