29/08/2024 - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis - Project Update

The Committee will receive an update in terms of how this project is progressing.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis - Project Update

The Committee will receive an update in terms of how this project is progressing.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis - Project Update

The Committee will receive an update in terms of how this project is progressing.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Max Whitehand

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis - Project Update

The Committee will receive an update in terms of how this project is progressing.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Max Whitehand

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Draft Final Out-Turn - 2023/24 - Policy & Finance Committee

1.1. The purpose of this report is to appraise the Policy & Finance Committee of its draft final out-turn against the 2023/24 budgets which were approved by Full Council at its meeting of 9 March 2023, subject to external audit. 2022/23 figures are also shown for information.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Tenancy & Lettings Policy

The report will provide an overview of the updated Tenancy & Lettings Policy.

We have undertaken a comprehensive review and update of our Tenancy and Lettings Policy.

The revised policy aims to enhance fairness, clarity, and efficiency in the allocation and management of council housing. This update reflects changes in legislation, best practices, and the needs of our community, ensuring that our approach remains responsive and equitable.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Johanne Batty

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Draft Final Out-turn – 2023/24

The report sets out in further detail the Committee’s revenue and capital programme draft final out-turn position for the 2023/24 financial year and compares this expenditure against the approved budget.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Budget Monitoring Report to 30 June 2024

The report sets out in further detail the Committee’s revenue and capital programme budget performance projections to the 31 March 2025

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Budget 2025/26 Process

The report provides a summary of the budget process for 2025/26 for Members’ consideration and approval, noting that it was approved by the Policy & Finance Committee on 9 July 2024. It is expected that the budget process will be supported by ad hoc briefings to Members as and when necessary.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Protection of the River Arun

This report sets out for the Committee details of the work and research undertaken by officers as a result of the Motion referred to the Committee on 8 November 2023. The report informs the Committee of the progress made by officers in identifying options to establish a mechanism of advocacy and improved protection for the river Arun by assessing the feasibility of the ‘Rights of the River’ and sets out an alternative option for establishing a method to help protect the River Arun to ensure that its biodiversity and function are maintained.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: William Page

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Review of our Introductory Tenancy Policy

The report will provide an overview of changes made to update our Introductory Tenancy Policy.

The report will provide an overview of the policy, which will continue to enhance tenancy management and support for new tenants within Arun District Council’s housing stock.

This policy aims to ensure a smooth transition for new tenants, promoting stability and wellbeing whilst safeguarding the interests of the community and the council.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 04/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Johanne Batty

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 - Housing Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA)

This report updates the latest potential housing and employment land availability set out in the Housing Employment Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) report 2023/2024. The HELAA assessment is updated and published each year following a call for sites, for the purposes of establishing a potential supply of land availability for plan making purposes only (i.e. the HELAA is a high-level assessment of potential land supply for plan making, not for Development Management purposes). Since 2023 the call for sites has included inviting land availability for Gypsy & Travellers, biodiversity net gain and nature recovery, blue/green infrastructure (opens space and landscape/water bodies), renewable energy (solar/wind wave etc.).

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther, Richard Sherman

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: 18/06/2025

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


02/07/2024 - Arun Authority Monitoring Report (AMR)

This report confirms the latest housing commitments (including 5-year housing land supply), employment and commercial data and progress on plan making set out in the Authority Monitoring Report 2023/24. The AMR assessment is updated and published each year.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

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


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: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

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 - Changing Places Toilet Project Review

Update to be provided on the Changing Places Toilet Project. To share how the grant funding has been successfully spent on the installation of six Changing Places Toilets in the district.

Wards affected: Arundel & Walberton; Felpham West; Hotham; Rustington West;

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring report to 30 September 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 2.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

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: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 19/02/2025

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

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: 16/01/2025

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: 17/10/2024

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 - 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: 16/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

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 - Q1 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 20/09/2024

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: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Q1 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 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 for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Internal Audit Progress July 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: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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 Progress September 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: 03/12/2024

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 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 - Treasury Management – Interim Report (Quarter 2) 2024/25

To report on the Treasury Management activities for the year to date as at ended 30th September 2024 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.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee, Full Council

Decision due date: 08/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden, Sian Southerton

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Treasury Management – Quarter 1 report 2024/25

To report on the Treasury Management activities for the year to date as at ended 30th June 2024 and updated to include more recent information. Also to enable the Audit and Governance Committee to scrutinise the report.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee, Full Council

Decision due date: 06/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden, Sian Southerton

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Mewsbrook Car Park Solar Canopy

Review of the feasibility assessment for the installation of a solar canopy in Mewsbrook car park.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: Beach;

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens, Nat Slade

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 - 2 hour Town Centre Parking Scheme Working Party Recommendations

The Council operates 2-hour parking schemes in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis to support town centre footfall. This report sets out recommendations from the Working Party.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: Hotham; Marine; River;

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens, Nat Slade

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Leisure Operating Contract Extension/Retender Report

This report will provide members of the Housing & Wellbeing Committee detail of the process involved regarding the leisure contract extension (or retendering process). Officers will be seeking approval of either a 5-year extension with Freedom Leisure or to go out to tender.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Handson, Fraser Kidd

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Updated Risk Management Framework

The Council’s Risk Management Framework has been reviewed and updated to take account of changing legislation, government initiatives, best practice and experience gained within the Council.

This report highlights any amendments resulting from the review.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Vicky Ashmore, Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring report to 30 June 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 1.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Vicky Ashmore, Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Arun Flood Forum

As a result of recent flooding within the District the Arun Flood Forum has been set up to investigate the contributing factors, impacts and possible solutions. This report provides an update following the second meeting of the forum.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karl McLaughlin, Joe Russell-Wells

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Pavement Licensing Fees and Policy

This report presents an amended Pavement Licensing Policy and revised pavement licence fees for adoption, following recent amendments to the regulations which made pavement licensing permanent and increased the maximum fees chargeable.

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 20/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Arun Flood Forum

As a result of recent flooding within the District the Arun Flood Forum has been set up to investigate the contributing factors, impacts and possible solutions. This report provides an update following the second meeting of the forum.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karl McLaughlin, Joe Russell-Wells

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Greenspace Management Contract Extension/Retender Report

This report will provide members with a recommendation concerning whether to extend or retender the Council’s Greenspace Management Contract

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Handson, James Jones-McFarland

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Potential for part exempt due to commercially sensitive information (financial)


31/05/2024 - Greenspace Management Contract Overview and Performance Update

This report will provide members with an overview of the Greenspace Management Contract and the performance of this contract over the previous 12 months.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oliver Handson, James Jones-McFarland

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Barnham/Eastergate/Westergate Infrastructure Development Plan (BEWIDP)

This report seeks the agreement of Committee to publish the Barnham/Eastergate/Westergate Infrastructure Development Plan (BEWIDP) on the council’s web site as material evidence identifying the infrastructure supporting the delivery development uplift within the BEW Strategic Allocation.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: Barnham;

Lead officer: Kevin Owen

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Combined Cleansing Services Contract Overview and Performance Update

This report will provide members with an overview of the Combined Cleansing Services Contract and the performance of this contract over the previous 12 months.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Cox, Oliver Handson

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: 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 - Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023 - Plan Making Regulations November 2024

This report will outline the Government’s publication of new plan making regulations under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. The new regulations are necessary to set out how plans that are to progress must achieve the 30-month timetable which includes three gateways which must be successfully passed in order for a plan to be adopted following examination. The publication of the regulations will require the Arun Local Plan update to align with the new planning system as any plans that are more than 5 years old are expected to follow the new regulations when they come into effect. An update will also be given on Arun’s request to be included as a front runner authority, benefitting from Government assistance and guidance on successfully implementing the new plan making system.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

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 - Arun Community Infrastructure Levy - Infrastructure Investment Plan (2024-2026)

The report seeks agreement to update the three-year Arun Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP 2024-2026) which will allocate funding priorities to eligible infrastructure projects using receipts from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The report seeks to update the IIP following stakeholder consultation with infrastructure providers and the CIL member/officer liaison group. Any projects that exceed the threshold of £25,000 will need to be referred to Full Council for final approval.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Owen

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Local Plan Update Draft Site Selection Criteria

This report will seek approval for the draft site selection criteria for the purpose of developing land supply and to support the preparation of a spatial strategy for the Local Plan. The draft criteria will support the work of the Local Plan consultants as part of optioneering and sustainability appraisal following workshops with members in the winter 2024.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

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 - 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 - Angmering Sports Hub Project

This report will provide the Committee with an update as to how this project is progressing.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2024

Wards affected: Angmering and Findon;

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 - 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 April 2024 to 30 June 2024

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 13/12/2024

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 - Budget Monitoring report to 30 September 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 2.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Voluntary Sector Contract Review

This report will provide members of the Housing & Wellbeing Committee an update on the past 24 months work of voluntary sector grants and recommend approval of new contracts from 1st April 2025. These grants will include Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC), Community Transport Sussex, Arun Community Transport, Age UK and Citizens Advice.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Fraser Kidd

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring Report to 30 June 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 1

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2024

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: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2025

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: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

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 - Budget 2025/26 process

The report provides a summary of the budget process for 2025/26 for Members’ consideration and approval.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Littlehampton Seafront Project

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

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2024

Wards affected: Beach; River;

Lead officer: Rachel Alderson

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 - Budget Monitoring report to 30 June 2024

and Housing Revenue Account budget performance and forecast for 2024/25 as at the end of Quarter 1.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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: 24/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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 - 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 - 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 - Q1 Performance Report for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) which form part of the Council’s Vision 2022-2026

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

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: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

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 - CCTV in Taxis

This report presents a draft CCTV policy for consideration and adoption following public consultation.

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 - River Road Car Park Review

Ongoing review of the Council’s Car Park assets and charging structure in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Strategy and associated Action Plan.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2024

Wards affected: Arundel & Walberton;

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens

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: 03/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Vicky Ashmore, Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget Monitoring Report to 30 September 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 2.

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance Committee

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Consultation on Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisals for Public Comment

: It is the statutory duty of the Council to review its existing conservation areas from time to time and designate further areas as necessary. The district council has commenced the process of updating its existing historic built environment evidence base, focusing on the production of conservation area character appraisals.

This report seeks approval to consult on draft conservation area character appraisals prepared for the following conservation areas:

• Bognor Regis: The Steyne and Waterloo Square
• Bognor Regis: Aldwick Road
• Arundel
• Littlehampton: Sea Front

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: Arundel & Walberton; Beach; Marine; River;

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Arun Flood Forum

As a result of recent flooding within the District the Arun Flood Forum has been set up to investigate the contributing factors, impacts and possible solutions. This report provides an update following the second meeting of the forum.

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karl McLaughlin, Joe Russell-Wells

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 - 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


31/05/2024 - Local Plan Update Direction of Travel Consultation Response

This report will brief the Committee on the outcome of the Regulation 18 Issues & Options public consultation based on the ‘Direction of Travel Document’ (25 March 2024 – 13 May 2024) which asks Arun residents and stakeholders what should be included within the Local plan update. The report will summarise the responses and may make recommendations on what matters should be considered for inclusion in the Local Plan update.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

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 - 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: 17/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

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 - 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: 17/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

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: 16/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Budget 2025/26 process

The report provides a summary of the budget process for 2025/26 for Members’ consideration and approval.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

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