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: 13/03/2025

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: 13/02/2025

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: 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 - 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


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 - Draft Final Out-Turn - 2023/24 - Corporate Support Committee

The purpose of this report is to appraise the Corporate Support 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: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


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

The purpose of this report is to appraise the Planning Policy 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: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Draft Final Out-Turn - 2023/24 - Economy mmittee

The purpose of this report is to appraise the Economy 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: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Draft Final Out-Turn - 2023/24 - Housing & Wellbeing Committee

The purpose of this report is to appraise the Housing & Wellbeing 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: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - LAHF 3

The report will seek permission to purchase 10 properties across 24-25 and 25-26 from our LAHF 3 grant award of £1.78 million (40% purchase price)

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Johanne Batty

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - LAHF Purchases

The report will confirm to committee regarding the completion of the purchase of the 4 LAHF properties at Anderson Way from the additional funding of £624,000

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jayne Knight

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Resident Engagement Strategy

Report is to provide members with an annual progress update against the aims of the Resident Engagement Strategy, and to provide an overview of the engagement carried out with residents since the last report in November 2023

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

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


29/08/2024 - Housing performance KPI’s

To provide members with the latest performance for housing services covering Q2 of 2024/25

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Complaints performance and determinations 

To provide members with Q2 performance for housing complaints and any Housing Ombudsman determination for Q2 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 21/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Three Harbours Strategy 2024 to 2028

This report seeks agreement from the Committee to sign up as a partner to the Three Harbours Strategy. The Strategy relates to the Three Harbours of Langstone, Chichester, and Pagham, which provide an internationally important mosaic of wet grassland, intertidal, and coastal habitats which are crucial for wildlife and a key resource for people and is focused on water quality, biodiversity and carbon capture. The Strategy is intended to be finalised in the Autumn and has, to-date, been worked up without the involvement of the Council, despite one of the three harbours falling within the district. The Strategy includes a High-Level Plan, the main initial focus of this being around community and stakeholder engagement and delivering flagship projects for each of the three harbours in question. There is no direct financial commitment from Arun required at this stage.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Zac Ellwood

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Response to consultation on revised National Planning Policy Framework

This report seeks agreement from the Committee to the draft response to the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The final deadline for Arun DC to submit comments on the document is 24 September 204.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Zac Ellwood

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Corporate Cleaning Contract

To update Committee on the Councils corporate cleaning arrangements and provide recommendation for renewal of the corporate cleaning contract.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: Angmering and Findon; Barnham; Bersted; Brookfield; Courtwick with Toddington; East Preston; Felpham East; Hotham; Orchard; Pevensey; River; Rustington East; Rustington West;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Littlehampton Town Centre Action Group Update

Arun District Council is a partner in the Littlehampton Town Centre Action Group and has signed up to the Action Plan. This update provides Members with details of progress, against that Action Plan, to date.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2025

Wards affected: Beach; Brookfield; River;

Lead officer: Miriam Nicholls

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Review of Elections Held on 2 May and 4 July 2024

The report reviews the arrangements for the Police and Crime Commissioner election which took place on 2 May 2024 and the General Election which took place on 4 July 2024. It provides information, feedback and considers lessons learned.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge, Lauren Fairs-Browning

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Coastal Catalyst, Place Partnership Fund bid

Coastal Catalyst is a project led by Peter Chivers at Create Music. They have been successful in being awarded £900,000 by Arts Council, England to deliver youth based project work. Arun is a high-priority area and is included in the bid, at no cost to the authority. The paper seeks approval from the committee to pursue this.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 12/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Gover, Nat Slade

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Bognor Regis Arcade, Project Update

To provide an update on the progress of the Bognor Regis Arcade refurbishment.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: Hotham;

Lead officer: Max Whitehand

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Beach Hut Lease Terms – Beach Access Considerations

This report follows from the Beach Hut Lease Terms report which was presented to Economy Committee on 8 July, and responds to questions raised by members regarding beach access solutions and the allocation of beach hut income towards such a scheme.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 12/09/2024

Wards affected: Beach; Felpham West;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2024 - Arun Secondary School Update

This report updates the committee on the Arun Secondary School progress with landowner engagement. It identifies the work streams and costs required to progress the potential site options available for allocation and acquisition, of a sustainable and deliverable site for the accommodation of a 10 Form Entry (with room for 4 form expansion and 6th form provision) Secondary School to serve the strategic developments within Arun.

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Zac Ellwood

Notice of decision: 29/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Invitation to Sussex Police to discuss contribution to the Safer Arun Partnership

Chief Inspector William Keating-Jones, Sussex Police will be in attendance.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Carrie Reynolds

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Pets Policy

The report will provide an overview of the updated Pets Policy.

The updated Pets Policy is designed to support a balanced approach to pet ownership within council properties, promoting the health and wellbeing of both tenants and their pets while maintaining community standards.

By fostering responsible pet ownership and ensuring clear guidelines, Arun District Council aims to enhance the quality of life for all residents

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Johanne Batty

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Civica & Abritas implementation and Civica Phase 2 project update

The report will provide an update on Civica & Abritas implementation and our Civica Phase 2 project.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Housing performance KPI’s

To provide members with the latest performance for housing services covering Q1 of 2024/25

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Complaints performance and determinations

To provide members with Q1 performance for housing complaints and any Housing Ombudsman determination for Q1 2024/25

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

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 - Arun Community Infrastructure Levy - Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024

Arun Community Infrastructure Levy - Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Revised Drainage Water Resource Management Plan (DWMP) Consultations

This report will update the Committee on the further focused consultations on Southern Water’s DWMP since the previous consultations; including two schemes that may directly and indirectly affect Arun residents (in particular Havant Thicket Reservoir and the Ford recycling scheme) and suggested responses to the proposals

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Housing Strategy 2024-2027

This report will present the final Housing Strategy for the period 2024-2027 for committee approval. It will set out the key priorities for Housing within the district for the next four years.

Approval to commence public consultation was granted at the 18 June 2024 Housing & Wellbeing Committee.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sasha Hawkins, Richard Tomkinson

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Implementation of our Homelessness Strategy

This report provides an overview of the progress and key highlights of the Homelessness Strategy for the period 2024-2027.

The Homelessness Strategy outlines a multifaceted approach aimed at preventing and alleviating homelessness, enhancing support services, and promoting sustainable solutions for individuals and families facing housing challenges within the district.

Approval to commence public consultation was granted at the 18 June 2024 Housing & Wellbeing Committee. This report will be to approve the final strategy for implementation.

Decision Maker: Housing and Wellbeing Committee

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jayne Knight

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Asset Management Strategy

An introduction and outline structure for reviewing and updating the Councils Corporate Asset Management Strategy

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Asset Review

Proposals for how to conduct a high level review of the Council’s general fund asset portfolio.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Waterloo Square Options - Update

An update on the resolution of Minute 609 of the Economy Committee 1 February 2024.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: Marine;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
By virtue of paragraph(s) 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The will report will contain commercially sensitive information.


02/07/2024 - Arun Biodiversity Action Plan

This report seeks approval to consult on a draft Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for Arun. The BAP will set out the approach to delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and priorities for nature recovery in Arun informed by the evidence base (e.g. BNG Study 2022). The BAP will also be an advocacy document setting out opportunities and proposed actions for encouraging other stakeholders to contribute towards nature recovery (e.g. residents, businesses, farmers, schools and institutions which hold or influence land and water management).

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jon Best, Neil Crowther

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: 23/01/2025

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: 23/01/2025

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 - 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: 18/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Crowther, Richard Sherman

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Update report on Bognor Regis Creative Vision

Arun were successful in gaining funding from the Arts Council, England for a new creative vision for Bognor Regis. The aim was to capitalise on the ongoing regeneration in the town. The committee approved the commissioning and drafting of the creative vision and FEI were appointed to lead on this project. Public and strategic partners have been met with to complete the final draft of the creative vision. Committee approval is sought for the draft creative vision.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Gover, Nat Slade

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Coastal Catalyst, Place Partnership Fund bid

Coastal Catalyst is a project led by Peter Chivers at Create Music. They have been successful in being awarded £900,000 by Arts Council, England to deliver youth based project work. Arun is a high-priority area and is included in the bid, at no cost to the authority. The paper seeks approval from the committee to pursue this.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Gover, Nat Slade

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/07/2024 - Additional Beach Hut Consultations

Report on consultation with Ward Councillor, Town Councils, and Parish Councils regarding the ten previously proposed additional beach hut sites in accordance with resolution of Minute 771 of the Economy Committee 16 April 2024.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: Beach; East Preston; Felpham West; Ferring; Hotham; Marine; Rustington West;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

Notice of decision: 02/07/2024

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 - Council Vision Performance Report 2023 - 2024

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024


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 - 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 - 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: 23/01/2025

Wards affected: Hotham; Marine;

Lead officer: Sam Horwill

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 04/02/2025

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 28/11/2024

Wards affected: Barnham;

Lead officer: Kevin Owen

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 - Budget 2025/26 Process

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

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


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 - 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 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 - Budget 2025/26 Process

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

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

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: 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 - 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 - 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: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Technology & Digital Annual Update

The report will provide an update of the work undertaken by Technology & Digital over the last 12 months.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Lead officer: Paul Symes

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 13/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Internal Audit Progress 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 - 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: 13/02/2025

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: 06/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Daniel Bainbridge

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Debt Management Write Off Policy Report Update

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024


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: 10/10/2024

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.

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: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 11/09/2024

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: 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 - 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 - 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: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

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 - Annual Review of Car Park Tariffs

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

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens, Nat Slade

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Economy Project Update

A range of projects are currently being undertaken by the Economy Team. This paper provides Members with an update on each of those projects.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Miriam Nicholls

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: 13/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Williamson

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 - Key Performance Indicators 2022-2026 - Quarter 4 End of year performance report for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024.

Decision Maker: Corporate Support Committee

Decision due date: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024


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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 10/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Antony Baden

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


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: 14/11/2024

Wards affected: Ferring;

Lead officer: Lisa Emmens, Nat Slade

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 - 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 - 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.

Decision Maker: Economy Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2025

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

Lead officer: Nat Slade

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 - 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: Planning Committee

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Lead officer: Jackie Follis

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 - 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