27/01/2025 - Response to Regulation 18 consultation on the South Downs Local Plan Review

This report seeks agreement from the Committee to the draft response to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) on their current Regulation 18 Consultation on a review of the South Downs Local Plan. The current South Downs Local Plan covers the period 2014 to 2033 and was adopted in July 2019. It is now being reviewed to ensure it is up-to-date and addresses important issues such as nature recovery, climate change, affordable housing and helping local communities thrive. The new Local Plan is intended to cover the period up to 2042. The public consultation of the Local Plan Review started on 20 January 2025 and is the main opportunity for people to help shape the final Plan. Once the new Local Plan is adopted in 2027, it will be used to help decide all planning applications in the National Park.

The consultation runs between 20 January - 17 March 2025, but the SDNPA has agreed to an extension of time with Arun DC to submit comments on the document by 21 March 2025, to take account of the Planning Policy Committee meeting dates.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 18/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Victoria Hobday

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Calendar of Meetings for 2025/2026

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 3.1, the council needs to agree a programme of dates for council meetings prior to the commencement of the new municipal year.
A proposed calendar of meetings for 2025/2026 has been prepared and is presented to council for approval.

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 19/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Fulton

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - To 'Make' the Ford Neighbourhood Plan 2 (2024-2041)

This report is intended to seek agreement from Full Council to ‘make’ (formally adopt) the Ford Neighbourhood Plan 2. The current Ford Neighbourhood Plan was ‘made’ in January 2019. The Neighbourhood Plan Group has prepared an updated Ford Neighbourhood Plan 2 to bring the NP up to date, which was the subject of independent examination in November and December 2024. The Examiner of this modified Plan concluded that subject to a series of recommended modifications, the Ford Neighbourhood Development Plan 2 meets all the necessary legal requirements and should be made by Arun District Council. The Examiner determined that the material modifications do not change the nature of the Plan, and it does not require a Referendum.

This ‘making’ of the plan will give it legal force and it will form part of the statutory Development Plan for that area. Consequently, decisions on planning applications in the neighbourhood area will need to be made in accordance with the Neighbourhood Development Plan or Order, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 19/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karl Roberts

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) - 2025/26

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Pay Policy Statement 2025

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 25/03/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis, Karen Pearce

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2024 - Key Performance Indicators 2022-2026 - Quarter 3 Performance Report for the period 1 April to 31 December 2024

In order for the Committees to be updated with the Q3 Performance Outturn for
the Key Performance indicators for the period 1 April to 31 December
2024.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 28/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2024 - Key Performance Indicators 2022-2026 - Quarter 2 Performance Report for the period 1 April to 30 September 2024

In order for the Committee to be updated with the Q2 Performance Outturn for the Key Performance indicators for the period 1 April to 30 September 2024.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 28/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2024 - Greater Brighton Economic Board

The purpose of the report will be to reflect on the benefits of Arun’s membership of the Greater Brighton Economic Board over the last 5 years having regard to the changing landscape of partnership arrangements both locally and nationally.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karl Roberts

Notice of decision: 28/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2024 - Review of Polling District, Polling Places and Polling Stations

The Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006 require the Council to conduct a formal review of its polling districts, places & stations. The 2023/24 review has been undertaken in two stages. Firstly, in preparation for the Police and Crime Commissioner election held on 2 May 2024; and secondly, using the feedback from this election as well as the snap general election on 4 July 2024 to inform the final stage of the review.

This report sets out the findings of this review and seeks agreement to the polling districts and polling stations/places to be used for future elections.

This report is being presented to the Corporate Support Committee for recommendation to Full Council, to comply with regulations.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee, Full Council

Decision due date: 26/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge, Lauren Fairs-Browning

Notice of decision: 28/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/10/2024 - HRA Business Plan Update

To update members of the Housing and Wellbeing Committee on the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Tomkinson

Notice of decision: 31/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/10/2024 - Deliverability of affordable housing through the s.106 process

Arun, like most other councils in the country, is currently having to deal with huge issues around the delivery of affordable housing on sites as part of the requirements of section 106 agreements.

We are getting an increasing number of developers coming to us because they have been unable to dispose of affordable units to Registered Providers (RP’s). This because of recent changes to how RP’s access grant funding.

In the face of an increasing number of discussions and formal proposals to amend s106 agreements, the council are seeking to produce a framework document to be used in progressing these discussions and determining these applications on the basis that developers are getting no interest from RPs and are unable to dispose of these units to RP’s. This framework will ensure that discussions can be progressed with a degree of certainty.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 18/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

Notice of decision: 31/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/10/2024 - Leisure and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2027

This report will provide members with an overview of the councils Leisure and Wellbeing Strategy for 2025-2027

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 20/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Fraser Kidd, Carrie Reynolds

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Appeals Performance and Cost for 2024

The report outlines the Council’s performance at planning appeals during 2024 and outlines the costs associated with those appeals.

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 19/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - The Council's Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26

The purpose of the report is for this Committee to consider and recommend to the Special Council
Meeting on 26 February 2025 the overall budget to be set, level of Council Tax for the District, Housing Revenue
Account Budget and rent levels for 2025/26. In addition, the Policy and Finance Committee must consider the overall capital programme (HRA and General Fund) to be set for 2025/26.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee, Full Council

Decision due date: 26/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Bathing Water Quality

This report provides an update on the bathing water classification for Bognor Regis (Aldwick) and the actions of the Bathing Water Quality Partnership Group, established to drive the improvement of the bathing water quality and provide assurance and commitment across the partnership organisations

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 02/04/2025

Wards affected: Aldwick West;

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - River Road Garage Site Options

Review of financially and environmentally sustainable options for the future of the River Road Garages site in Arundel (excluding short-stay holiday accommodation) as per the resolution of Minute 400 of the Economy Committee 20 November 2023.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Arundel & Walberton;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation at Fitzleet Multistorey Car Park

Feasibility report and recommendations with regards to solar photovoltaic panel installation to levels 7 and 8 of Fitzleet Multistorey Car Park.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Marine;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Bognor Regis Cafes Business Cases

Following committee’s resolution regarding developing cafes at two locations on Bognor Regis Promenade, this report presents the businesses cases for committee’s consideration.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Hotham; Marine;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Register of Assessments of Complaints Against Councillors

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.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 06/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Member Learning & Development

This report updates the Standards Committee on the current position of Member learning and development.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 06/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Monitoring Officer Report including monitoring the operation of the Code

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.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 06/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Internal Audit Progress December 2024

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.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Internal Audit Charter 2025/26

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.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Internal Audit Annual Plan 2024/25

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 2025/26 for approval by the Committee.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Treasury Management Strategy & Annual Investment Strategy 2025/26

The purpose of this report is to present the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2025/2026 and to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report prior to making comment to full Council

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee, Full Council

Decision due date: 19/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden, Sian Southerton

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Ferring Rife Car Park

Feedback on assessment of feasibility of introducing improved surfacing, drainage and fees to the Ferring Rife Car Park, Ferring.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 02/04/2025

Wards affected: Ferring;

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens, Nat Slade

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Corporate Risk Register Update

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.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Vicky Ashmore, Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Littlehampton Seafront Project

This report will provide a further update on the Littlehampton Seafront Scheme to the Committee

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: Beach; River;

Lead officer: Rachel Alderson

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Littlehampton Seafront Project

This report will provide a further update on the Littlehampton Seafront Scheme to the Committee

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: Beach; River;

Lead officer: Rachel Alderson

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Financial Prospects 2024/25 to 2028/29 - Update

The report sets out the approved budget for 2024/25 and updates the medium-term budget forecasts for the period 2025/26 to 2029/30. It represents the latest view of the Council’s financial position over a five-year period and is subject to confirmation of Government funding and other factors that may affect the Council’s finances.

The report describes the financial pressures facing the Council and sets out how it can fulfil its statutory obligation and set a balanced budget.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Committee Revenue and Capital Budgets 2025/26

The purpose of the report is for the Committee to consider and recommend its 2025/26 revenue and capital budgets, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 13 February 2025. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the Council’s revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 26 February 2025.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring Report to 31 December 2024

The budget monitoring report sets out the General Fund Revenue budget, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account budget performance and forecast for 2024/25 as at the end of Quarter 3.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring report to 31 December 2024

The budget monitoring report sets out the General Fund Revenue budget, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account budget performance and forecast for 2024/25 as at the end of Quarter 3.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 20/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q3 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q3 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 28/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q3 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 19/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q3 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q2 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Leisure Operating Contract Performance Report

This report will provide members of the Housing & Wellbeing Committee with an update in respect of the Council’s Leisure Operating Contract over the past twelve months and will include a presentation from the Council’s Leisure Operator Freedom Leisure.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Handson, Fraser Kidd

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Taxi Fare Setting

The fares charged to customers using Hackney Carriages (Taxis) are reviewed and set each year. This report provides information to be considered for the setting of fares for the period of 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 28/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Licensing Fees

This report sets out recommended fees for the licensing service for 2025-26 following a detailed review. The fees recommended are based on cost recovery

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 28/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Corporate Complaints

Regular update on Corporate Complaints performance across the council. In line with Ombudsman guidance to ensure accountability and transparency to Members.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 25/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lindsey Reeves

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Corporate Complaints

Regular update on Corporate Complaints performance across the council. In line with Ombudsman guidance to ensure accountability and transparency to Members.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lindsey Reeves

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debt Write Offs to be approved by Committee – 2024/25 Quarter 1

The Council’s constitution requires the approval of the Corporate Support Committee to write off certain irrecoverable Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debts. This applies to amounts over £10,000 (Sundry Debts), £15,000 (Council Tax) and £30,000 (Business Rates).

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 25/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


31/05/2024 - Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debt Write Offs to be approved by Committee – 2024/25 Quarter 1

The Council’s constitution requires the approval of the Corporate Support Committee to write off certain irrecoverable Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debts. This applies to amounts over £10,000 (Sundry Debts), £15,000 (Council Tax) and £30,000 (Business Rates).

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


31/05/2024 - Committee Revenue and Capital Budgets 2025/26

The purpose of the report is for the Committee to consider and recommend its 2025/26 revenue and capital budgets, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 13 February 2025. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the Council’s revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 26 February 2025.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Committee Revenue, Capital, and Housing Revenue Account Budgets 2025/26

The purpose of the report is for the Committee to consider and recommend its Revenue, Capital, and Housing Revenue Account budgets for 2025/26, which will be submitted to the Policy and Finance Committee on 13 February 2025. The Policy and Finance Committee will consider the Council’s revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26 so that it can make recommendations to a Special Meeting of the Council on 26 February 2025.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring report to 31 December 2024

The budget monitoring report sets out the General Fund Revenue budget and Capital Programme budget performance and forecast for 2024/25 as at the end of Quarter 3.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 06/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open