Facebook gives people the power to share. Dear Ms Whately, Further to your letter dated 14th May, I am responding on behalf of West Sussex County Council and our local health and social care system partners. to provide bespoke business support in East Sussex to women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. The move, which will see East Sussex chief executive Becky Shaw working across both authorities from January, comes in the wake of highly-critical reports into both childrens services and the fire and rescue service provided by West Sussex. East Sussex has also been acting as an 'improvement partner' for its neighbouring authority . One of the other main challenges was unstable leadership as there had been a number of interim senior officers in place. 11 Ratings. Voting will decide who's in charge at County Hall. 5 million extra needed for the fire and rescue service, 4 million compensation paid out after the bungled re-letting of the highways contract, Large golden handshakes paid to several senior officers leaving the council. West Sussex County Council will only use this email address to respond to any issues raised. In September, West Sussex announced its CEO Nathan Elvery was away from his duties, with Lee Harris, director of place, acting as a temporary stop-gap. Ofsted rated West Sussex childrens services inadequate in May and the Department for Education appointedHampshire County Council chief executive John Coughlan to oversee the necessary improvements. By all means hold them to account but recognise theyre the experts. 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. She explained: We have just had a year of many people stuck in their houses. He said: The bottom line is the last four years have shown like never before that the West Sussex Tories have failed the county. I want to take this opportunity to thank Lee Harris for stepping up as Acting Chief Executive and for his valuable contribution in recent months as well as his efforts to support Becky Shaw as the incoming chief executive.. We would ask that includes all the group leaders as well, because this is a decision which affects all of the council, as Cllr Daniel said, across the party. Tom McCabe is Executive Director of Community and Environmental Services at Norfolk County Council. Comments have been closed on this article. The Local Government Act 1888 created the administrative county of West Sussex, with its own county council, from the three western rapes of the ancient county of Sussex, that is the rapes of Chichester, Arundel and Bramber. Becky Shaw (jointly with East Sussex County Council) since 6 January 2020. It is understood that the improvement model is not intended to lead to any new single Sussex county council. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. For more information view our closures page. 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. Published 18th Dec 2019, 17:12 BST. 1. All this has led to praise from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick in a recent letter. ACCE Lead Advisors are responsible for individual policy areas, and act as a voice for ACCE and as key contacts for CCN officers advising on policy development and advocacy. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. By Nick Golding. This email address has already been registered for the newsletter. One of the other ways to combat climate change is the retrofitting of housing, which he thought was an area where central government "has completely failed". A senior adult social care and health post will be shared across county councils in West and East Sussex. The widely respected Ms Shaw is a former leadership spokesperson for the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives & Senior Managers. Mr Dickson also spoke about wanting to encourage people to set up smaller green projects as well as ensuring the wildlife and environment is protected, citing plans for thousands of homes at West of Ifield currently being considered. Wed like to set additional cookies so we can remember your settings, understand how people use the service and make improvements. West Sussex County Council could share a chief executive officer with East Sussex from the new yearin an attempt to improve the services it provides. She is responsible for all work carried out by the Council and is the main advisor on overall policy. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Cabinet. He said that many practical issues and concerns raised had been either ignored or glossed over. The direct cost of Covid to the county council was around 84 million and while this has been repaid by government they were continuing to lobby through West Sussex MPs for fairer long-term funding. Becky Shaw is set to take over as chief executive of West Sussex CC following Nathan Elvery's departure from the crisis-stricken council. This has created a council with a gross budget of over 1bn and is the 2nd largest non-metropolitan unitary council in the country. Iain Dickson isa prominent member of the Crawley Green Party and is standing for a borough council candidate in Ifield and at county level in Langley Green and Ifield East. For detailed results for each electoral division see 2013 West Sussex County Council election. Tweets and Medias BeckyKShaw Twitter ( Becky Shaw ) Congratulations to Stay Up Late on receiving your The Queen's Award from the Lord-Lieutenant last week. Cllr Field said: In principle my group agrees with this proposition. He also asked: How is it going to benefit the local community?. READ MORE:New 20m special needs college given go-ahead. Recently designated as a Partner in Practice, Debbie has chaired the Improvement Board at Rotherham Borough Council, resulting in Rotherham being judged as good by Ofsted with services for care leavers judged as outstanding. Becky Shaw is the most senior officer in East Sussex County Council. Becky Shaw has been the Chief Executive of East Sussex County Council since 2010 and the Chief Executive of West Sussex County Council since 2020. Rachael has extensive experience in the key sectors of childrens services, adult social care, health and community safety. The Lib Dems are pledging to reopen sites seven days a week. Becky Shaw, chief executive at East Sussex County Council. 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. He felt the current picture was unclear and they needed answers to these questions. When it came to fighting bullying, Councillor Lanzer called on his fellow councillors to lead by example. Since the divisions had been slightly reorganised and there was one less division than previously the gains and losses are not strictly meaningful. Richard has been Chief Executive since July 2010 and has worked for NYCC for over 30 years first joining as Trainee Trading Standard Officer, becoming Assistant Head of Trading Standards before using his background in economics to lead the Economic Development Team, then Assistant Chief Executive in 2005 followed by Director of Business & Environmental Services. The county council has 70 elected councillors. I have some concerns about the impact on our chief executive, who I think is excellent. County council elections took place on 6 May 2021. With a background in people services, Kate is passionate about improving the life chances of the people of Cornwall through inclusive economic growth and through empowering communities to get involved in the delivery of public services. Eastbourne Borough Council offices, 1 Grove Road. West Sussex County Council, general update . Mr Croker said: Its a case of the technology being there and its becoming more affordable.. 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. She was awarded the OBE for services to social care in 2014. This was highlighted as good practice during the Local Government Association Peer Review. Gatwick Airport has been hit by Covid restrictions, We need cycle paths all around the town to make it easier to get around without having to use cars., He added: We need to think about how are going to plan a safe and joined-up cycle and footpath network that people can use without worrying about going on to the road, or being too close to traffic.. He previously held the role of Corporate Director at Shropshire Council and Director of Environment at Cheshire County Council. A report leaked to the press in October suggested things were not going well, with a recommendation that the service should be taken over by a trust. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He also pointed out how over the last half decade council tax bills have risen significantly at the same time as services are effectively being reduced. On the idea of creating a unitary authority, Mr Marshall has agreed with his West Sussex counterparts at district and borough level to wait for a White Paper on the subject to provide the framework for any conversations to take place. He said: This safeguards local jobs and allows local businesses to employ more people and is also more environmentally friendly.. Ms Shaw will take on the new role alongside her existing duties as chief executive at East Sussex CC, which has been named as its western neighbours corporate improvement partner. This could take the form of advice from council members, he said. There is a call to end investment in fossil fuels. Ms Shaw said: I think the strongest safeguard to this authority is the clarity that both councils will remain sovereign, making their own decisions about their own resources based on local efforts and local priorities. He is Chair of the Midlands Engine Operating Board and has oversight of the Engines strategic programmes and projects. He also mentioned potholes on the roads which can make it uncomfortable and often dangerous for cyclists. 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. Debbie is married with 2 children. Mr Jones says this has led to a constant stream of services being brought back in-house. Ms Sharp believes nowhere near enough new cycling lanes are being planned and described how they were opposed to new roadbuilding, citing the Arundel bypass and Stockbridge link road as two examples. The Greens also want to see more outdoor space for cafes and restaurants and Mr Davey contrasted the "real buzz" of a place such as Worthings Warwick Street with that of Rowlands Road and the west end of Montague Street. 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. Huw Oxburgh , Local Democracy Reporting Service. Mr Lanzer said: We can go for the acerbic put-down, we can be too defensive or we can listen to what people have to say. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive said: We are looking forward to working with Taryn and welcoming her to the Executive Leadership Team. In his capacity as commissioner Mr Coughlan recommended to the Department for Education that childrens services were taken over by a trust. Prior to this, Debbie was Director of Childrens Services and held this position since 2013. 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. Edes House. Another policy is for better links to the South Downs National Park. However he thought these LCWIPs were a "quite a mixed bag" ranging from Adur & Worthings which was "relatively good" and Horshams which he felt did not link up enough. Candidates are calling for something to be done about potholes. "Working effectively with other organisations has always been one of our strengths and Im proud of a track record which means that our neighbours see us as ideal improvement partners.. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Since moving to Cornwall, Kate has accelerated the transformation and improvement of Council services resulting in a reconfiguration of roles and responsibilities within Cornwall, deeper partnerships across the public sector, underpinned through the Councils double devolution approach. He succeeded Louise Goldsmith in October 2019 at a time when the authority had received criticism for the performance of its childrens services, fire and rescue service and transparency of its governance arrangements. The county also contains seven district and borough councils, and 158 town, parish and . He added: We have over 70 members here and I know every member, regardless of political background, has a genuine concern and a desire to help this council move its challenges forward and I give my commitment to the opposition leaders that they will be engaged in that.. Tuesday, 31st January 2023 at 10:30am. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. On refuse collection, he felt they were still producing a "phenomenal amount" of waste and wanted to see action to reduce what was being sent to landfill. Becky is a trusted and well-established chief executive with a great track record in public service and a fantastic reputation both locally and nationally. The Greens are also campaigning for better public transport routes. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive and Alison Challenger, Director of Public Health. 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. Cllr Glazier said: The proposed partnership wont be entered into lightly. Tel: 07766 915858. email: paul.legrave@westsussex.gov.uk. Her eldest daughter is 23 years old and living in Australia with her youngest about to start university in September. Find out how to get in touch online or by phone. Release date: 7 May 2021. He described it as a pretty tough time to take over, but feels significant improvements have been made in all three areas since then. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive said: "We've been strengthening our executive leadership team throughout the pandemic. 16 December 2019 This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Last month, councillors agreed to share a chief executive with East Sussex County Council in a bid to improve services. West Sussex County Council needs"green voices on it to help influence decision making. Post-pandemic, Mr Marshall believes West Sussex is extremely capable of bouncing back in a really positive way, adding: But we need the skills, training, infrastructure and affordable homes to provide those jobs and accommodation at the right price.. Mr Davey pointed towards Brighton and Hove, which had introduced a low emission zone in the centre of the city, with bus companies bringing in cleaner vehicles. By The Newsroom. Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship, Councillors, Chief Officers and the Lord-Lieutenant, British Sign Language (BSL) introduction to our website, main strategic policy advisor to the Council, overall co-ordination of the Councils functions, management of the political interface between Councillors and staff, management of all Council staff and resources, ensuring that Council policies and services are delivered effectively. The way we behave at the highest level by which I mean in full council debate, in cabinet and in scrutiny can influence the behaviour of others. On governance, Mr Marshall set up regular cabinet meetings in public so residents can better understand decisions and the background to them. Cliff Robinson (died 2009[5]) was the only chairman elected as a Liberal. Mr Davey also spoke in favour of school streets to reduce traffic congestion outside the gates at pick-up and drop-off times. County council elections took place on 2 May 2013. The two councils are both expected to approve the plan this week, with Ms Shaw's joint role beginning in January. See List of civil parishes in West Sussex. Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. 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. The current leader is Paul Marshall. Labour group leader Michael Jones asked what steps had been taken to deal with the bullying highlighted by Mr Coughlan and called for a review of the councils whistle-blowingpolicy seeing as it clearly hadnt uncovered the extent of what was going on. Stay Up Late's amazing volunteers support people with learning difficulties to lead active social lives #NoBedTimes #GigBuddies #Brighton #Hove Jason Warner, Fyrefly Studios Rachael lives in Buckinghamshire and enjoys spending time with her 12 year old son and Dexter and Teddy, two adorable but disobedient cockapoos. Working effectively with other organisations has always been one of our strengths and Im proud of a track record which means that our neighbours see us as ideal improvement partners.. Contact: Becky Shaw, Chief Executive Email: becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk. While "basic designs not good enough", councils can only go so far without national policy on green standards to back them up. main strategic policy advisor to the Council; overall co-ordination of the Council's functions 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. This act created the two-tier system of government that exists in West Sussex to this day. He described how they are promoting a green Covid recovery plan based on the Preston model of community wealth building.
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