Labour is also pressing for action to address the chronic poor state of the roads and disrepair of many pavements. West Sussex County Council . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. This email address has already been registered for the newsletter. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Theproposals for a shared chief executive will also be recommended to East Sussex County Councils cabinet when it meets on Wednesday. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to This year, Ofsted said West Sussex County Council (WSCC) children's services had "widespread and serious weaknesses". She is a resident of West Sussex and has a strong understanding of the county having lived here for many years. Becky is a trustee of the Lloyds Bank Foundation which supports small voluntary sector organisations working with adults with complex needs and also of the Rona Sailing Project which provides sail training for young people and therapeutic voyages for adult groups with a range of needs. Kate has been instrumental in working with Government to develop Spaceport Cornwall, a project between Cornwall Council, The Local Enterprise Partnership, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd and Virgin Orbit, to provide horizontal satellite launch from Cornwall Airport Newquay by 2022, creating high paid jobs in Cornwall in a globally growing sector. Watch Cabinet. Mr Marshall said there would be a period of inquiry while the council worked out how to address the challenges it faced, telling the meeting they should have a good understanding of where they stood by March or April. Dr Walsh described how these facilities provide "absolutely vital" services for new parents, with the Lib Dems promising to keep as many open as possible if not all of them. Facebook gives people the power to share. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. He highlighted the Downs Link and the problems users experienced with it during the winter months. main strategic policy advisor to the Council; overall co-ordination of the Council's functions The Chairman introduced and welcomed Becky Shaw, CEO, Lee Harris, Executive Director of Place Service and Emily King, Director of Communities of West Sussex County Council. In 2016, a 47,500 incentive was paid to help him relocate to the county he had been in the same post at theLondon Borough of Croydon only for it to be revealed that he still owned the family home in Surrey as well as a new flat in Chichester. Previous roles include the Corporate Director for Children and Adults Services at Durham County Council having responsibility for a revenue budget of over 800m and team of 3,000+ people. Scotland. SUS-210823-124908001. The county elects eight members of parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[4]. Comments have been closed on this article. Comments have been closed on this article. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Becky Shaw is the most senior officer in East Sussex County Council. The report is expected to be presented in full at a County Hall meeting tomorrow (December 17). If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The council has been beset by allegations of a bullying culture, which was cited in a report into its childrens services failures by Hampshire CC chief executive John Coughlan seen by LGC, which is expected to be published on Tuesday. The Lib Dems are also campaigning to restore bus subsidies, especially in more rural areas in order to reduce reliance on cars in line with the climate agenda. Candidates are calling for something to be done about potholes. READ MORE:New 20m special needs college given go-ahead. Something I really want to stress is that the partnership will not alter the sovereign status of either West or East Sussex. He explained how many parents were "enormously frustrated" at the environment outside school gates with issues such as dangerous parking meaning they "do not feel their children would be safe cycling or walking to school". Although taking control of the county council might be out of reach for the Lib Dems, they are hoping to pick up seats in a number of areas particularly Arun, Mid Sussex, Chichester and Horsham with the aim of denying the Conservatives an overall majority. This included closing several locations between one to two days a week, briefly introducing charges for some non-household waste, bringing in ID checks and now trialling a booking system at six sites. Results are below.[10]. He described a real sense of achievement at the county council with its staff not only keeping business as usual going, but also providing support systems during the pandemic as well as making significant improvements in the three key areas. Release date: 7 May 2021. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Paul Marshall, leader of West Sussex, said: East Sussex County Council will provide us with the support and expertise we need to move forward and improve the services we offer our residents. Angie is married with one grown up daughter and in her spare time enjoys competing in triathlon. It described a significant bullying problem from the top down, which was especially destructive, with poor communication doing nothing to help. East Sussex has also been acting as an 'improvement partner' for its neighbouring authority . Tom is also the Head of Paid Service for the County Council. The Lib Dems have promised to clamp down on wasteful spending of public money at County Hall over the last four years under the Conservatives. East Sussex County Council leaders have signed off on plans to share its chief executive officer with West Sussex. Please report any comments that break our rules. She also said that unless they were actively doing something about thinking and developing your skills and behaviours, then they would be left behind. That includes our reaction to opposition members who after allrepresent a substantial amount of the population but who are under-represented on this council by virtue of the electoral system, in my opinion.. Cllr Glazier added: We all benefit from stronger local services and good management which is why were confident this partnership would be valuable for East Sussex as well. As well as better cycling and walking routes the Green Party is campaigning for improvements to the public transport network. I think its bearing both of those things in mind that will be the key to this.. He described how the county council is seen by some as "too remote and not very interested in what they have to say". He said that many practical issues and concerns raised had been either ignored or glossed over. The new council was launched in the middle of the Coronavirus emergency and Rachael established and lead a series of partnership arrangements across the County to respond to the pandemic locally. . Since the inception of Tour de Yorkshire, Richard has been a member of the Tour de Yorkshire Steering Group and more recently the Board of Yorkshire 2019 World Cycling Championships, leading local authority delivery arrangements. The two councils are both expected to approve the plan this week, with Ms Shaw's joint role beginning in January. There is no question today about joining anything that isnt currently joined up. These include Bristol City Council, Thurrock Council, Coventry City Council and Bridgnorth District Council. County council elections took place on 6 May 2021. Debbie enjoys cycling, swimming and spending time with family and friends. This role is responsible for a wide range of services including Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Public Health, Highways, Trading Standards, Economic Development, Culture and Heritage, Libraries and Community Learning. The proposals were broadly supported by other council groups, although members did raise questions about what the move could mean for East Sussex County Council resources. Mr Coughlan, who is also chief executive of Hampshire County Council, will lead the process for the next 12 months, with his council also acting as an improvement partner during this time. By The Newsroom. West Sussex. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to SussexWorld, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. to provide bespoke business support in East Sussex to women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Issue Details; Issue History; Related Decisions; Related Meetings Decision type: Non-key. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. This process is to be led by commissioner John Coughlan, who authored a Department for Education report which found there had been inadequate and ineffective leadership from West Sussex. WORK to improve West Sussex County Council will "not be done in a darkened room", the new chief executive officer has said. Kate is determined that Cornwall should be a leader in tackling climate change and improving the Cornish environment and is leading the Councils work to become carbon neutral by 2030, twenty years ahead of the Governments target of 2050. He highlighted how the countys civic amenity tips had experienced four major changes over the last few years. Although not taking credit for any specific actions, he felt he and fellow Green councillor Bob Platt had started to nudge the district council towards thinking more about Green initiatives. Rachael came to Buckinghamshire in September 2016 and lead the Counties bid and subsequent implementation of the first county based unitary for 11 years. Rachael has extensive experience in the key sectors of childrens services, adult social care, health and community safety. Formerly the Corporate Director for Children, Families and Cultural Services, and Deputy Chief Executive, Anthony has substantial experience in delivering strategic improvements to meet local and national priorities. Rachael is a qualified Executive Coach and Peer Reviewer for the Local Government Association. He said: The bottom line is the last four years have shown like never before that the West Sussex Tories have failed the county. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Taryns leadership and experience will be a great asset to West Sussex.Taryn Eves said: Making a difference to peoples lives and their experiences is why I love being part of Local Government and I am excited and feel very privileged to have this opportunity to serve the communities of the county I have called home for the last 20 years. Chief Executive of East Sussex County Council. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Phone: 01273 481950 Email: Becky ShawBecky Shaw on Twitter. If approved at a County Hall meeting tomorrow (December 17), Becky Shaw will take the reins of both councils from January, with the east acting as corporate improvement partner for the west. Given around a third of the areas carbon emissions come from transport, Mr Davey queried the county councils "focus" on building more roads, such as the Arundel bypass. She also referenced possible cuts to day services for adults with learning disabilities and the proposed closure of the majority of children and family centres. Joanna started as Chief Executive of Surrey County Council in March 2018. It needs to be something thats properly owned by all parts of this organisation.. View the profiles of people named Becky West. Email becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk. Becky Shaw Chief Executive If calling please ask for: Natalie Jones-Punch on 033 022 25098 Email: natalie.jones-punch@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk County Hall Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RQ Switchboard Tel no (01243) 777100 6 September 2021 Cabinet A meeting of the Cabinet will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday, 14 September I think it is a huge testament to this authority and all we have achieved for the people of East Sussex, that our neighbours in West Sussex have looked to us for help.. Prior to this, Joanna worked at KPMG, where she led relationships with local and regional government, advising clients on how they could transform their organisations, and work more innovatively with their customers and citizens. Becky Shaw - Chief Executive. She said: This is quite a dangerous policy to go down. At this time West Sussex became a non-metropolitan county, divided into districts. The climate change plan includes a Forest for Cornwall, powering new homes with alternative energy, and making energy efficiency improvements to existing Council owned housing. There would be a further opportunity for both councils to review the commitment to joint working or amend as needed following the elections in 2021. I know you are the executive, but actually it is a potential risk to all of us involved in this and the relationship with our constituents.. The Greens are also campaigning for better public transport routes. Join Facebook to connect with Becky Shaw and others you may know. For Mr Jones these centres are important not just to support young children and their parents, but are places where families can meet and get advice. If we are taking on extra work and responsibilities then I think representations could be made to the appropriate minister to make sure the people of East Sussex do not lose out in financial terms..