Cabinet - 29 Jun 2026 9.00am
Venue
Council Chamber, Hove Town Hall
Contact officer
John Peel
Agenda
Minutes
not published
Agenda
19 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 175 |
Procedural Business
Cabinet considered declarations of interests and whether to exclude the press and public under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972. No declarations of interest were made.
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noted |
| 176 |
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as the correct record.
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approved |
| 177 |
Chair's Communications
The Chair addressed recent tragedies, council priorities, local transport, housing, environmental initiatives, the new City Plan, electric vehicle charging and subsidised bus travel.
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noted |
| 178 |
Call Over
All items on the agenda were reserved for discussion.
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noted |
| 179 |
Public Involvement
Cabinet received and answered a public question from Rob Whittingdon about clear and balanced guidance on expanded Smoke Control Areas and lawful lower-emission solid-fuel use.
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noted |
| 180 |
Issues Raised by Members
Cabinet considered questions from members on the City Plan, electric vehicle charging, smoke control areas, temporary accommodation, housing safety, subsidised bus travel, Brickfields and the repairs backlog.
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noted |
| 181 |
Matters Referred to the Executive
There were no matters referred to the Executive.
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noted |
| 182 |
Representations from Opposition Members
Cabinet received representations from Councillor McLeay on housing safety and quality and Councillor Pickett on improved Smoke Control Areas.
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noted |
| 183 |
City Plan - Formal Commencement of Plan Making
Cabinet authorised publication of the notice commencing local plan preparation, approved the Local Plan Timetable and the approach to the Scoping Consultation, and delegated authority for required Gateway 1 and 2 information.
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approved |
| 184 |
Improving Electric Charging Infrastructure
Cabinet noted the award of 15-year LEVI-funded contracts, consultation findings and proposed ultra-rapid hubs, approved the Electric Vehicle Charging Policies and agreed a cross-pavement charging trial. Authority was delegated to procure or modify contracts following termination of the Blink Lot 2 contract.
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approved |
| 185 |
Investing in Subsidised Bus Travel
Cabinet noted negotiations with bus operators and agreed payment of fixed concessionary-fare deals for 2026-27. It confirmed delegated authority to conclude reimbursement negotiations with all bus operators.
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approved |
| 186 |
Working Towards Cleaner Air for Brighton & Hove Through Improved Smoke Control Areas
Cabinet approved revocation of the five existing Smoke Control Areas and creation of a single Smoke Control Order covering the built-up urban area and urban fringe within the council's Local Planning Authority boundary.
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approved |
| 187 |
Council Housing Asset Management Plan
Cabinet approved the Council Housing Asset Management Plan 2026 to 2027 and noted plans to develop a longer-term Council Housing Asset Management Strategy.
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approved |
| 188 |
Housing Safety and Quality: Our Improvement Journey - Progress Update
Cabinet noted progress against the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Consumer Standard and endorsed the Housing (Safety & Quality) Improvement Programme 2026/27 and the work toward becoming a Great Landlord.
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approved |
| 189 |
Investing in Subsidised Bus Travel (Exempt Category 3)
The item was dealt with in the Part Two minutes.
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not stated |
| 190 |
Part Two Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The Part Two minutes of the previous meeting were approved as the correct record.
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approved |
| 191 |
Part Two Proceedings
Cabinet agreed that the confidential items listed on the agenda should remain exempt from disclosure to the press and public.
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approved |
| 192 |
Update on Housing Management of Brickfields Development
Cabinet agreed to enter into a 125-year lease with Southdown for the Brickfields supported living service and delegated authority to grant the lease and execute ancillary documentation.
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approved |
| 193 |
Update on Housing Management of Brickfields Development (Exempt Category 3)
The item was dealt with in the Part Two minutes.
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not stated |
Decisions recorded here
5 linked to this meeting| Decision | Status | Flags |
| Decision - Carers Strategy, "Think Carer - building a Carer Friendly City" | approved | Key · call-in |
| Decision - Community Cohesion Road Map - Development | approved | |
| Decision - Future of Roundabout Nursery | approved | call-in |
| Decision - Improving Fire Safety in Council Homes | approved | Key · call-in |
| Decision - Targeted Budget Management (TBM) Provisional Outturn 2025/26 | approved | Key · call-in |
Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- Cabinet authorised the formal commencement of preparation of a new City Plan and approved the associated timetable, consultation approach and gateway delegations.
- Cabinet approved the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure policies and a cross-pavement charging trial, with delivery planned to exceed 6,000 chargepoints by 2040.
- Cabinet agreed fixed concessionary-fare payments with bus operators and confirmed delegated authority for further negotiations.
- Cabinet approved a single Smoke Control Order covering the built-up urban area and urban fringe of Brighton & Hove.
- Cabinet approved the Council Housing Asset Management Plan 2026 to 2027.
- Cabinet endorsed the Housing (Safety & Quality) Improvement Programme 2026/27.
- Cabinet agreed to grant Southdown a 125-year lease for the Brickfields supported living service.