Philip Lunn - Councillor for East Sussex

Councillor Philip Lunn

Conservative

Email: cllr.Philip.Lunn@eastsussex.gov.uk

Council: East Sussex

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Deputy Chair) Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet (Other councillor, Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Place Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee Assessment Sub-Committee (Other councillor) Commons and Village Green Registration Panel Lead Member for Transport and Environment

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

65 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Friday, 13th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 13, 2026
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am

February 11, 2026
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 10, 2026
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

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

December 10, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

34 decisions · Page 3 of 7

Proposal to close the Steps to Work service for people with a learning disability

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 25, 2025

Adult Social Care is proposing to close the Steps to Work service, including the Shine Car Wash in Lewes, and support people to access alternative services in the community. The service supports people with a learning disability to prepare for, access, and retain employment. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal to close the Phoenix Centre Day Service for older people

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 25, 2025

Adult Social Care is proposing to close the Phoenix Centre day service for older people with physical and mental health needs, and support people to access alternative services in the community. The proposals is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.  

Recommendations Approved

Proposal to cease the specialist mental health community outreach service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 25, 2025

Adult Social Care is proposing to cease the specialist mental health community outreach service that supports people with dementia and their families, and instead provide support via existing universal services. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal to reduce the funding for the Housing-Related Floating Support Service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 25, 2025

Adult Social Care is proposing to significantly reduce the funding for the Floating Support Service. The service supports people aged 16+ years with housing related needs to engage with support, preventing escalation and increased risks of homelessness or the failure to continue living independently. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation for the Floating Support Service will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposal goes ahead or not.  

Recommendations Approved

Hookstead Day Service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 25, 2025

Adult Social Care is proposing to close the Hookstead day service in Crowborough, and merge this with the St Nicholas day service in Lewes, or support people to access alternative services in the community. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 65

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 34