This report provides an update on the actions taken to investigate and address the causes of the Poor bathing water classification for the Bognor Regis Aldwick Designated Bathing Water.

This report is to update Members on a number of minor changes required to the Allocation Policy following the configuration of our new case management system: Abritas.

Middleton-On-Sea Parish Council applied to Arun District Council for designation of Neighbourhood Area under Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012- Regulation 5. Arun District Council publicised the area application as required under Part 2- Regulation 6 and the next stage is for the Council to agree and designate the neighbourhood area at Full Council on 19th July 2023.

Arun District Council was allocated £1.1m and is reporting to the Economy Committee on progress of the projects supported. This will be an annual report and measure budget performance and RAG status of all projects.

The Funding Centre have been commissioned to author a bespoke 5–10-year Business Plan for the newly developed theatre. This will be shared with the Economy Committee and is seeking a recommendation for adoption.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the Council’s 2024/25 revenue budget for 2024/25. These will be considered by this Committee later on this agenda. In addition, this Committee will consider the overall revenue and capital budgets for 2024/25 to make recommendations to the Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the General Fund budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 revenue budget, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for
inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be submitted to the Policy and
Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will
consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to a Special Meeting
of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall capital programme to be set for 2024/25.

This report provides an update on projects within the Action Plan and an overview of the Council’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for the 2022-2023 financial year. This is in line with the 2030 carbon neutral target.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 revenue budget, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for
inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be submitted to the Policy and
Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will
consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to a Special Meeting
of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall capital programme to be set for 2024/25.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 revenue budget, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for
inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be submitted to the Policy and
Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will
consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to a Special Meeting
of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall capital programme to be set for 2024/25.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 revenue budget, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for
inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be submitted to the Policy and
Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will
consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to a Special Meeting
of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall capital programme to be set for 2024/25.

A Local Development Order is proposed for The University of Chichester Campus in Bognor Regis. An LDO would allow the occupier to make small changes to buildings within the site boundary under permitted development rights listed in the LDO without requiring a planning application to be made each time.

This report sets out the Council’s proposed Local Allocation Policy for First Homes based on the Council’s recently adopted affordable rented allocations policy. This will ensure that First Homes are secured towards meeting the needs of residents with a connection to Arun.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 as required by the Council’s Constitution. The Committee is then asked to approve the Budget process for 2024/25 as outlined in the report and having been endorsed by the Policy & Finance Committee on 11 July 2023.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 as required by the Council’s Constitution. The Committee is then asked to approve the Budget process for 2024/25 as outlined in the report and having been endorsed by the Policy & Finance Committee on 11 July 2023.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 as required by the Council’s Constitution. The Committee is then asked to approve the Budget process for 2024/25 as outlined in the report and having been endorsed by the Policy & Finance Committee on 11 July 2023.

The report provides a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 for Members’ consideration and approval.

The report provides a summary of revenue and capital outturn expenditure for 2022/23 and compares this expenditure with the approved budget.

The budget monitoring report sets out the Capital, Housing Revenue and General Fund Revenue budget performance to the end of June 2023.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report seeks agreement that the Planning Policy Committee recommend to Full Council that the pause to the Local Plan update is lifted and preparatory work resumes including on the draft Vision and Objective and future evidence preparation with a schedule of projects to be completed in house and projects for outsourcing.

To seek approval for producing/commissioning business cases to explore the option of developing cafes at the former Esplanade Theatre site and the Bullnose, Promenade location.

This report updates the Committee on the Member Induction Programme prepared by the Committee Services Manager and the Monitoring Officer. The programme has been implemented following the May 2023 local elections and covers the induction, learning and development for all Councillors across the full range of their responsibilities and Committee memberships.

To report on the Treasury Management annual activities for 2022/23 and to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report prior to making recommendations to Full Council.

This report updates the Committee on the Member Induction Programme prepared by the Committee Services Manager and the Monitoring Officer. The programme has been implemented following the May 2023 local elections and covers the induction, learning and development for all Councillors across the full range of their responsibilities and Committee memberships.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend to the Special Council Meeting on 21 February 2024 the overall budget to be set, level of Council Tax for the District, Housing Revenue Account Budget and rent levels for 2024/25.

In addition, the Policy and Finance Committee must consider the overall capital programme (HRA and General Fund) to be set for 2024/25.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 General Fund revenue budget, which will be considered by this Committee later on this agenda. In addition, this Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 to make a recommendation to Full Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall budget to be set, level of Council Tax for the District, Housing Revenue account budget and rent levels for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be considered by this Committee later on this agenda. Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to Full Council on 21 February 2024 on the programme (HRA and General Fund) to be set for 2024/25.

The purpose of this report is to present the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2024/2025 and to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report prior to making recommendations to Full Council

This report seeks to update the Planning Policy Committee on the Community Infrastructure Levy apportionment for Parish and Town Councils and their spend activities in accordance with the requirements to produce statements confirming where funds have been spent.

This report sets out the actions that have been taken and those that will come into play as part of implementing biodiversity net gain (BNG), under the Environment Act 2021, which will apply to applications (exemptions to be set out in report) from November 2023.

This is a regular report to the Committee by the Monitoring Officer to give the Committee an overview of the work of the Monitoring Officer that falls within the scope of the functions for which the Committee is responsible.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report updates the Committee on the complaints against Councillors received since the Monitoring Officer’s last report. The Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Members of the District and Town & Parish Councils, for monitoring the operation of the Code of Conduct, and for considering the outcome of investigations in the event of breaches of the Code of Conduct.

This report seeks adoption of the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy and associated Byelaws. Public consultation on the revised Policy was carried out between September and November 2022, including proposals to introduce vehicle age criteria, emission standards and requirements for CCTV, as well as other minor amendments and updates. The draft Policy has been updated following consultation and is presented for adoption.

As part of the budget for 23/24 a proposal to set aside a sum of money to deliver a number of small community projects similar to this across the District was confirmed. Clearly not all projects can or should be funded in one year; therefore, there will need to be a sifting/bidding process agreed so that there is transparency over what’s proposed and the costs of delivery and maintaining the project.
This report seeks Member agreement to the above and how funding should be used.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The Internal Audit Plan provides the mechanism through which the Chief Internal Auditor can ensure most appropriate use of internal audit resources to provide a clear statement of assurance on risk management, internal control and governance arrangements.

This report presents the plan for 2024/25 for approval by the Committee.

To report on the Treasury Management activities for the year to date as at ended 30th September 2023 and updated to include more recent information. Also to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report prior to making recommendations to Full Council.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report seeks adoption of the Licensing Subcommittee hearing procedures in relation to Taxis and Licensing Act 2003 matters. These have been reviewed and updated to ensure there is improved clarity and transparency of the procedures that will be used for each type of hearing.

To provide a brief on the current position relating to the former Beach Hotel, 2, and 4 Waterloo Square, and to present options in relation to the future tenure of the site.

The Audit & Governance Committee is the designated body for oversight of the Council’s anti-fraud culture

As part of its agreed workplan, an annual report on counter-fraud activity is presented to update the Committee

The Corporate Risk Register is reviewed and updated in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Framework.

Quarterly updates reflecting revisions are reported to the Audit and Governance Committee, this report highlights the changes since the last update.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This is a regular report to the Committee by the Monitoring Officer to give the Committee an overview of the work of the Monitoring Officer that falls within the scope of the functions for which the Committee is responsible.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The Corporate Risk Register is reviewed and updated in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Framework.

Quarterly updates reflecting revisions are reported to the Audit and Governance Committee, this report highlights the changes since the last update.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report updates the Committee on the Member Induction Programme prepared by the Committee Services Manager and the Monitoring Officer. The programme has been implemented following the May 2023 local elections and covers the induction, learning and development for all Councillors across the full range of their responsibilities and Committee memberships.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This is a regular report to the Committee by the Monitoring Officer to give the Committee an overview of the work of the Monitoring Officer that falls within the scope of the functions for which the Committee is responsible.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 as required by the Council’s Constitution. The Committee is then asked to approve the Budget process for 2024/25 as outlined in the report and having been endorsed by the Policy & Finance Committee on 11 July 2023.

As requested by the Housing & Wellbeing Committee at the meeting on 06.12.2022, this report seeks to provide additional information and update members on the options and risks of not providing previously identified financial support to the Leisure Operating Contract.

This report updates the Committee on the complaints against Councillors received since the Monitoring Officer’s last report. The Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Members of the District and Town & Parish Councils, for monitoring the operation of the Code of Conduct, and for considering the outcome of investigations in the event of breaches of the Code of Conduct.

Works within Littlehampton Town Centre (Phases 2&3) are now complete. This report sets out a summary of the works undertaken and budget.

This report provides an update on the Littlehampton seafront scheme, including the procurement of the design and build contractor and the design and cost review. The report also seeks approval to freeze the design which will be submitted as part of a planning application.

A coastal cultural strategy for Arun, Adur and Worthing is being coordinated by West Sussex County Council. This paper will be seeking approval from the Committee for Arun to be included in this. There will be a grant application made in conjunction with the Arts Council Officer for these areas. All these areas are LUF high priority areas, and the strategy will supersede the current strategy which is out of date.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The Budget Monitoring Report sets out the Capital, Housing Revenue and General Fund Revenue budget performance to the end of December 2023.

This report updates the Committee on the Member Induction Programme prepared by the Committee Services Manager and the Monitoring Officer. The programme has been implemented following the May 2023 local elections and covers the induction, learning and development for all Councillors across the full range of their responsibilities and Committee memberships.

The Corporate Risk Register is reviewed and updated in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Framework.

Quarterly updates reflecting revisions are reported to the Audit and Governance Committee, this report highlights the changes since the last update.

A proposal for Arun District Council to invest in the refurbishment of the upper floors of Bognor Regis Arcade to create residential accommodation. The proposal will be dependant on a grant from the Brownfield Land Release Fund and will require Arun District Council to invest the project delivery capital on the basis of a revenue return in the long term. The proposal will also seek to reduce the current maintenance liability caused by the upper floors being dilapidated.

This report updates the Committee on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Infrastructure Investment Plan 2022 - 2024 (IIP 2022/24) which sets out the CIL funding priorities over 3 years and a light touch update of this document in 2023. The report will explain the outcome of a light touch consultation and any emergent matters that may require amendment to the IIP 2022/24.

This report updates the Committee on the complaints against Councillors received since the Monitoring Officer’s last report. The Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Members of the District and Town & Parish Councils, for monitoring the operation of the Code of Conduct, and for considering the outcome of investigations in the event of breaches of the Code of Conduct.

As recommended in the Arun District Tourism Review of 2020, a Visitor Strategy for the district has been commissioned and completed by consultants Blue Sail for the next five years 2023 – 2028. Members are requested to consider and accept its findings, adopt the report and agree to the recommendations within.

The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an overview of internal audit activity against assurance work completed in accordance with the approved audit plan and to provide an overview of the status of ‘live’ reports.

Annual review of the Council’s Car Park Tariffs in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Strategy

This report provides the latest update information in relation to the performance of the Safer Arun Partnership to allow this Committee to carry out its statutory scrutiny function.

In November 2022 the Economy Committee supported the permanent closure of Pier Road to traffic. Officers were tasked to engage with West Sussex County Council as Highway Authority in order to appraise the feasibility, process, legal requirements, costs (both capital and revenue), timescales, and necessary agreements to deliver the preferred option of a permanent
closure. Also, to explore the opportunity of increasing the length of the proposed closure area to include the area of highway as far north as the Gravy Boat restaurant.

In March 2022 the Economy Committee supported the commissioning of a Destination Awareness Campaign for the Arun District and its ‘brand’ of ‘Sussex by the Sea’, to support and promote the Arun visitor economy. This campaign has been successful in Year 1, and it is proposed to continue the campaign for another year.

This report updates members on the A27 Ford Road Junction proposals identified by West Sussex County Council. The report is for noting and the A27 Ford Road Junction document is proposed to form part of the evidence base for plan making purposes.

To present the draft Chair’s Annual Report To Full Council for agreement by the Committee

The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an overview of internal audit activity against assurance work completed in accordance with the approved audit plan and to provide an overview of the status of ‘live’ reports.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The Internal Audit Charter is a formal document that defines the internal audit activity’s purpose, authority and responsibility consistent with the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics and the Standards. The Public Sector Internal Audit Standards require the charter to be reviewed and approved annually.

As a registered social housing landlord, we are required to meet all relevant government legislation in the delivery of our housing services this includes the Tenant Satisfaction Measures standard and the Social Housing Regulation Bill currently making its way through parliament.

This report sets out a new suite of performance measures for housing services that will be presented to members, corporate management team and residents on a regular basis.

By having an agreed suite of performance measures, we can ensure there is a consistent and agreed approach to reporting on our performance as a service, ensuring that our residents can hold us to account and that members have regular assurance on our performance.

The Corporate Risk Register is reviewed and updated in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Framework.

Quarterly updates reflecting revisions are reported to the Audit and Governance Committee, this report highlights the changes since the last update.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q3 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q1 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with a summary of the budget process for 2024/25 as required by the Council’s Constitution. The Committee is then asked to approve the Budget process for 2024/25 as outlined in the report and having been endorsed by the Policy & Finance Committee on 11 July 2023.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report provides members with an update on the progress of implementation of Civica CX; the new integrated housing management system.

It sets out an overview of the project timeline and the progress to date.

The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an overview of internal audit activity against assurance work completed in accordance with the approved audit plan and to provide an overview of the status of ‘live’ reports.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

To present the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2022/23 to the Committee, supported by the local Code of Corporate Governance

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report updates the Committee on the complaints against Councillors received since the Monitoring Officer’s last report. The Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Members of the District and Town & Parish Councils, for monitoring the operation of the Code of Conduct, and for considering the outcome of investigations in the event of breaches of the Code of Conduct.

The purpose of this report is for this Committee to consider and recommend to Full Council on 21 February 2024, the overall budget to be set, level of Council Tax for the District, Housing Revenue Account budget and rent levels for 2023/24. In addition, Committees must consider and recommend the overall capital programme (HRA and General Fund) to be set for 2024/25.

The Council, with partners, operate 2 hour parking schemes in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis to support town centre footfall. The current 2 hour parking schemes in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton town centres both expire in 2023. This report sets out proposals for new agreements to continue 2 hour parking schemes in each town centre beyond 2023.

A renewed Local Development Order is proposed for Butlins Leisure Complex Bognor Regis which would allow the site occupier to make small changes to buildings within the site boundary under permitted development rights listed within the LDO without requiring a planning application to be made each time.

This report provides a summary of the proposed projects to make improvements at Lion’s Den, Brookfield Adventure and Bluebell play areas in Littlehampton. The report recommends that the funding allocated from the capital play funding budget should be drawn down and allocated for expenditure at the play areas, and that contracts are awarded to the preferred suppliers following a procurement process for the delivery of the schemes.

This reports seeks approval to commence public consultation on proposals to extend the current PSPOs for the control of dogs, which expire on 6 November 2023, for a further three years until 2026.

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend its revenue budget for inclusion in the 2024/25 revenue budget, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the overall revenue budget for 2024/25 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the budget to be set and level of Council Tax for the District for 2024/25.

In addition, Committees must consider and recommend their draft capital budget for
inclusion in the overall capital programme, which will be submitted to the Policy and
Finance Committee on 8 February 2024. The Policy and Finance Committee will
consider the overall capital programme to make a recommendation to a Special Meeting
of the Council on 21 February 2024 on the overall capital programme to be set for 2024/25.

This report provides an update on the emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) of the Council for the 2022-2023 financial year. This is in line with the 2030 carbon neutral target and allows for the monitoring of emissions produced by the Council and its activities.

This report gives the Q2 Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

The annual opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s framework of governance, risk management and control is a requirement of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). It is an important source of assurance that supports a local government body’s Annual Governance Statement.

This report summarises the results of the internal audit work carried out by the Southern Internal Audit Partnership during 2022/23.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

This report gives the Q4/End of Year Performance of the Key Performance Indicators which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026.

: The Audit & Governance Committee is the designated body for oversight of the Council’s use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) A report / update on any usage is provided to the Audit & Governance Committee annually

A proposal for Arun District Council to invest in the refurbishment of the upper floors of Bognor Regis Arcade to create residential accommodation. The proposal will be dependant on a grant from the Brownfield Land Release Fund and will require Arun District Council to invest the project delivery capital on the basis of a revenue return in the long term. The proposal will also seek to reduce the current maintenance liability caused by the upper floors being dilapidated.

This is a regular report to the Committee by the Monitoring Officer to give the Committee an overview of the work of the Monitoring Officer that falls within the scope of the functions for which the Committee is responsible.

This report briefs the Planning Policy Committee on the technical consultation for proposed changes to existing Development Contributions (CIL - Community Infrastructure Levy and S106) through the proposed new ‘Infrastructure Levy’ (IL) under the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill.

To report on the Treasury Management activities for the year to date as at ended 30th June 2023 and updated to include more recent information. Also to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report.