Decisions

The Department of Health and Social Care published guidance in late December 2022 for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to develop a five-year joint forward plan (the Shared Delivery Plan). The NHS Sussex Shared Delivery Plan (SDP) (‘Our Plan for our Population’) was written as a single plan that incorporated the NHS Operating Plan requirements for 2023/24 and the delivery plan for the five-year Sussex Health and Care Improving Lives Together Strategy. It sets out how partners will work together over the next five years to make the ambition into a reality, to improve the lives of local people by supporting them to live healthier for longer and making sure they have access to the best possible services when they need them.

The Council’s Cabinet gave their support to the plan at their meeting on 20 June 2023, with the final plan launched by NHS Sussex on the 75^th anniversary of the NHS on 5 July 2023.

NHS Sussex and partner organisations are required to prepare an annual refresh of the joint forward plan before the start of each financial year, setting out how they intend to exercise their functions in the next five years. To provide the opportunity to reflect on the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance, NHS England has set 30 June 2024 as the date for ICBs to publish and share their updated joint forward plans. NHS Sussex are required to engage and consult with partners during this process and are seeking the County Council’s support and approval for the document prior to 30 June 2024.

The Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing is asked to approve the NHS Sussex Shared Delivery Plan Refresh Year 2 on behalf of the County Council.

Recognising the continued importance placed on the primacy of Place, local oversight, and delivery of the seven Integrated Community Teams (ICTs) aligned to district and borough council footprints, the Cabinet Member is asked to approve;

1)the Year 2 objectives set out in the SDP Refresh Year 2 2024/25; and

2)the revised governance for the SDP programme delivery and oversight of the SDP in 2024/25 as outlined in section 1.10 of this report.

The Chichester Growth Programme (2018), Chichester Vision (2017) and Chichester Regeneration Strategy (draft 2024) identified public realm improvement schemes along the pedestrianised zone of North and East Street.

Investment is required to address long term increased maintenance liabilities to the County Council; and increase footfall, dwell time and spend in the city centre.  A redesigned space will help to stimulate regeneration and economic growth in Chichester.  It will support a vibrant high street, social wellbeing and encourage a pride of place.

Part of the programme includes the installation of fibre ducting which will support small businesses and economic growth.

The Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, has:

1.   Approved the initiation of a preliminary and detailed design phase to support the development of the scheme, as outlined in paragraph 1.5 and Appendix A of the report.

2.   Approved the commencement of a public engagement process to inform and guide the design phase.

3.   Approved the allocation of £0.542m to complete the detailed design and all associated enabling works in preparation for a full business case, which will seek approval of the remaining capital budget required for the scheme’s delivery.

The County Council implemented and tested a signage-only School Streets trial at three schools, backed by a minimum 6-month or maximum 18-month Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). The signage-only approach prohibited motor vehicles entering the road directly at the school gates at drop-off and pick-up times, with exceptions for residents’ vehicles, businesses, Blue Badge holders, emergency services and certain others.

The trial was monitored for a period of 6 months that ended on 31 March 2024. Data from monitoring and evaluation was analysed, the results indicated that the signage only approach had been successful and the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport made the ETROs for the three School Street Trial sites permanent.

It is proposed to introduce a further three Schools Streets at The Mill School in Crawley, River Beach School in Littlehampton and St Josephs School in Chichester.  These schemes must be delivered using a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) that is subject to standard legal consultations and advertisements. Illuminated signage and some associated infrastructure will be necessary as part of the scheme.

This approach forms part of a wider Active Travel to School capital programme that incorporates behavioural change activities for school communities.

The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has approved –

(1)     the following three schools to be promoted as School Streets - The Mill Primary, Crawley; River Beach Primary, Littlehampton; and St Joseph’s Primary, Chichester; and

(2)     the approach for broader Active Travel to School capital pipeline improvements.

The Council Plan sets out the Council’s ambition to minimise the burden of local taxation, delivering the agreed priorities for residents within the approved budget and capital programme.

The Council maintains an Asset Management Policy and Strategy that details how the Council’s Assets will be managed and developed to deliver against the targets within the Council Plan.

An objective of the Asset Management Strategy is to acquire, manage, maintain and dispose of property effectively, efficiently and sustainably, together with optimising financial and commercial opportunities. 

This decision is about the outcome of the marketing and disposal of the County Council’s freehold estate of the former Horsham Fire Station, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DN.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Property has approved that:

(1)         the County Council disposes of its freehold estate in Horsham Fire Station, Hurst Road, Horsham, West SussexRH12 2DN, as set out in Appendix A Part II and as set out in the plan Appendix B, of this report; and  

(2)         authority is delegated to the Assistant Director (Property and Assets) in conjunction with the Director of Law and Assurance to conclude the terms of the sale documents and overage documents with the purchaser.