The Greens are also pressing for measures to increase young peoples participation in democracy and greater engagement overall so people feel its worthwhile to get involved. Rachael has been the North East regional Chair of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)/ The Association of Directors of Childrens Services (ADCS) and the local government representative on a variety of regional and national boards focusing on issues relating to health and social care. 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". 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. This was highlighted as good practice during the Local Government Association Peer Review. 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. Cllr Daniel also called for cross-party consultation and involvement in the process as it moves forward. 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. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive said: "We are looking forward to working with Taryn and welcoming her to the Executive Leadership Team. The councilrefused to answer any questions on the matter for two months until finally announcing he had left by mutual consent. This really does need to be of no detriment to us here in East Sussex. He was previously the Non-Executive Chairman of the Norse Group and Chairman of the Strategic Co-ordination Group for Norfolk, having only recently stepped down. Godfrey Daniel, co-leader of the councils Labour group, said: Im pleased there will be a due diligence period to examine what the impact is. 11 Ratings. Becky Shaw, the new joint chief executive of West and . 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. Several years ago a number of rubbish tips were closed for two days a week with opening hours reduced and Labour wants to reverse these decisions, believing the cuts increase the risk of flytipping and disincentivise recycling. She is responsible for all work carried out by the Council and is the main advisor on overall policy. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's He sits as a member of the national steering group looking at future local government funding. In Norfolk he is responsible for a number of significant infrastructure projects including the expansion of superfast broadband coverage, the Broadland Northway and the Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing. 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. Im pleased to hear you say you wouldnt want any detriment to the authority and I hope that you would also perhaps seek some Government money. I am looking forward to getting started and being part of the Executive Leadership Team in supporting the delivery of the council commitments to all our residents.. This would lead to the production of a detailed action plan to enable both councils confirm plans, arrangements and commitment in April 2020. Scotland. We need to work with local communities to put in proper cycling facilities and everybody should have the right to walk and cycle safely, particularly children and young people.. Controversy also arose when it emerged Mr Elvery had received a 47,500 relocation package after his appointment in 2017 but never actually moved to West Sussex. While the county council has a limited role in this sphere, he still felt they could promote low carbon improvements for housing more and make sure its own properties also meet these energy standards. The council is responsible for public services such as education, transport, strategic planning, emergency services, social services, public safety, the fire service and waste disposal. The two councils are both expected to approve the plan this week, with Ms Shaw's joint role beginning in January. And he mentioned the importance of education, not just primary and secondaries but also colleges providing apprenticeships and skills. @EastSussexCC. Meanwhile, its proponents point out that the combined councils population will not be dissimilar to that of neighbouring Hampshire CC. It stayed tight-lipped, though, about the reasons and whether any taxpayers money was spent on a severance package or even compensation. 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. Tom is also the Head of Paid Service for the County Council. Joanna joined KPMG in 2015 from Essex County Council, where she was the Chief Executive for nearly 9 years. In her latter career, Angie has focused on transformation situations, most recently overseeing the merger of two Government Departments to form BEIS and supporting Bristol City Council as it adapted to leadership under a democratically elected mayor. The West Sussex Cabinet has ten members selected from the Conservative majority. Chief executive Becky Shaw and executive director of adult social care Keith Hinkley work across both East and West Sussex county councils. She is known for her innovative approach to public sector reform and as CEO she implemented, for example, the first social impact bond in local government; developed a community budgets approach to public service delivery; as well as designing creative models to achieve community resilience and social value. Email becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk. He previously held the role of Corporate Director at Shropshire Council and Director of Environment at Cheshire County Council. Becky Shaw Areas of responsibilities. She added: I think its really important that the approach we take is to build on the assets that weve got whilst recognising that there are some fundamental issues that also need to be addressed. Results are below.[10]. Meanwhile Mr Jones believes his group has "led the way on environmental issues" at County Hall. In pictures: The most famous Bluebell walk in Sussex, Emergency services including air ambulance called to Eastbourne town centre. We are very clear that after the first phase if additional resources are needed, then they will need to be found, if it can be, at no cost to us here.. 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. A Gannett Company. Management of demonstration projects connecting the natural heritage to sustainable rural development. Since 2011 most chairs of the council serve a two-year term, previously the term was more usually four years though before 1962 the position could essentially last almost a lifetime. To drastically increase the number of people cycling he said routes had to be perceived as safe enough to ride. The Green Party also wants to see the decarbonisation of the local economy and the start of a shift to a true green economy. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. East Sussex County Council leaders have signed off on plans to share its chief executive officer with West Sussex. The county elects eight members of parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[4]. Becky Shaw - Chief Executive. Tuan-Tuan Was Transferred to NTU Veterinary Hospital For Re-Examination Because of His Powerless Lower Body and Bad Appetite Dr Walsh said: Adult social care needs to be funded in the same way the health service is funded.. Given the likely impact of climate change on the coast and level of housebuilding required in West Sussex, Ms Sharp questioned why there were no proper policies for the shoreline to make sure new houses being built are safe from future flooding. Mr Davey also spoke in favour of school streets to reduce traffic congestion outside the gates at pick-up and drop-off times. 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. Joanna started her career in social housing and regeneration- she has deep knowledge and expertise in these fields. Joanna has more than 30 years experience in the public sector and has deep experience in delivering transformational change, cost reduction and service improvement. Gavin's appointment adds to the stability we've been building since I . 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 neighbour's corporate improvement partner. Mr Dickson said: Covid has allowed us to see what its like walking around and seeing nature without traffic and aircraft., He added: Do we need to use the car all the time? Delighted to open the celebration of >Breakthrough programme working with partners. For detailed results for each electoral division see 2013 West Sussex County Council election. Paul Marshall (Conservative) has been leader of West Sussex County Council since 2019. Developing projects in collaboration with a range of partner organisations. 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.". 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Thats the record we are looking at drawing to the publics attention and we want to change a lot of that.. Assignments include acting as Executive Director at the London Development Agency, advising the Board and Mayor of London on regeneration and economic development strategies; interim CFO at North East Lincolnshire Council to address issues arising from the collapse of the Icelandic Banks; London Borough of Greenwich; and Northamptonshire County Council. Taryn Eves will join the County Council as Director of Finance and Support Services in early November. She was awarded the OBE for services to social care in 2014. His party wants Crawley to be greener and more environmentally friendly overall, with one of their big goals to improve air quality. 1. There is no question today about joining anything that isnt currently joined up. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 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. 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. Taipei, Chinese (Wade-Giles romanization) T'ai-pei, Pinyin Taibei, special (province-level) municipality (chih-hsia shih, or zhizia shi) and seat of government of Taiwan (Republic of China). Some East Sussex directors will act as mentors to their western counterparts. 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. West Sussex County Council . Mr Marshall felt this had been key with talented people wanting to come and work for West Sussex now there is stability right at the top. In particular, they want to put pressure on government for more strategic help to recover given the impact on the aviation industry and other sectors. Communication was something Ms Shaw was keen to bring to the table as she worked to bring the council up to scratch. Since the divisions had been slightly reorganised and there was one less division than previously the gains and losses are not strictly meaningful. He highlighted the Downs Link and the problems users experienced with it during the winter months. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Reflecting on his time so far as leader, Mr Marshall mentioned the progress made on two large capital projects, a new college for Woodlands Meed School in Burgess Hill and a new fire station for Horsham, both now granted planning permission. Kate joined Cornwall Council in January 2016 as Chief Executive. Becky Shaw then gave the Board an overview since her appointment in January 2020. Cllr Field said: In principle my group agrees with this proposition. Join Facebook to connect with Becky Shaw and others you may know. He also mentioned potholes on the roads which can make it uncomfortable and often dangerous for cyclists. Debbie is married with 2 children. By The Newsroom. This authority has an incredibly strong track record of outstanding and robust public service and at the core of that is really believing in partnership. Last year the government published its vision for cycling and walking while a number of local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) have been produced. At a meeting on Wednesday (December 18), cabinet members approved proposals for East Sussex to begin acting as corporate improvement partner for its troubled neighbouring authority. Michael Jones, the partys group leader at County Hall, explained how they also wanted to see the county councils work truly reflect the priorities of residents and be far more listening. Along with the usual challenges of improving the condition of West Sussexs roads, Mr Marshall wants to see a greater alignment of social care with health. 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.. Sarah Sharp, a district councillor and county council candidate for Chichester South, outlined her partys vision for people centred places, a circular economy, inclusive and just prosperity for all and biodiversity net gain. Any decision to do things together will be when both have separately decided to do so. West Sussex County Council could share a chief executive officer with East Sussex from the new year in an attempt to improve the services it provides. He said councillors needed to beless adversarial and more inquisitorial, adding: Be advocates for them, recognise that they are the experts in their field. Becky Shaw is set to take over as chief executive of West Sussex CC following Nathan Elvery's departure from the crisis-stricken council. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. A qualified accountant by profession Angies work has focused on improving public services. 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. Mr Croker added: Its more about getting low carbon into the culture of the organisation.. Mr Jones says this has led to a constant stream of services being brought back in-house. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. Diversification of the local economy could involve promoting the green jobs agenda while they are also calling for support for village and town centres as well as more of a focus on the night-time economy. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton - Chief Fire Officer. The Lib Dems are pledging to reopen sites seven days a week. Similar views were set out by on behalf of the Liberal Democrat group by Battle and Crowhurst councillor Kathryn Field. Recent activity. Becky Shaw will run both councils from 6 January. Please report any comments that break our rules. As it has been more than a year since the first lockdown, Ms Sharp said people, especially the vulnerable, needed more places to meet and socialise and suggested libraries could be expanded to fit this purpose. All this has led to praise from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick in a recent letter. Since 1997, West Sussex County Council has been controlled by the Conservative Party. He said the cuts have meant a vicious circle of fewer bus services leading to a drop in people using them. Becky Shaw Chief Executive If calling please ask for: Katherine De La Mora on 033 022 22535 Email: katherine.delamora@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk County Hall Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RQ Switchboard Tel no (01243) 777100 6 January 2020 Cabinet A meeting of the committee will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday, 14 January A redesign of early help services has been in the spotlight recently and the current proposals out for public consultation would see the majority of the countys children and family centres close. This is an improvement journey that all of us have to go on.. Theyre not there for any political reason other than to furnish this council with the intelligence and the evidence base and the knowledge to help the political institution make decisions. Dr Walsh described how they want to see a really intensive programme of climate change actions from improved public transport to extending the network of electric vehicle charging points. Tom has a wealth of experience in the public sector. They want to see new green jobs and re-skilling such as expanding the workforce, retrofitting old housing stock and more local jobs to repair and reuse products rather than throwing things away after a couple of years. Anthony is one of the nine chief executive leads(representing the East Midlands), who worked with the MHCLG on the transition from the European Union, and more recently on the response to Covid-19. He felt they needed to get to grips with pollution as various reports have now highlighted the health dangers of dirty air. He described Horsham as a "complete nightmare" for cyclists as the route across town was "convoluted" and "not the sort of thing that is going to encourage people to get on their bikes". Improvements to the A27 at Arundel were critical while he was also keen to see upgrades to the route advance at both Chichester and Worthing. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive and Alison Challenger, Director of Public Health. Mr Dickson felt Crawley could be one of the leaders in green technology given its skills base and existing high-tech companies already based here. Rachael is a qualified Executive Coach and Peer Reviewer for the Local Government Association. Rewilding is another area they would like to see more focus on, to encourage wildlife and insects as well as making the town "more pleasant for people to live in". View the profiles of people named Becky West. 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 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.. He explained: We want to make it easier for people to get around the town without having to use cars and petrol and diesel vehicles. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Becky Shaw took the helm on 6 January. Lastly, Labour wants to continue work to revitalise the local economy and communities following the pandemic. Mr Jones pointed towards recent government decisions cutting funding for road repairs, but also felt the county councils leadership had "failed to get to grips with it". 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Mr Dickson said: We are offering new green ideas, for the workforce, the economy and local people for a better place to live and a cleaner and healthier place to live.. Keith Glazier, leader of East Sussex County Council, said: 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. One of the key issues was he felt cycle routes were seen by the county council as primarily for leisure once you get out of the towns. 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.. Rachael helped to lead local government reorganisation in County Durham, delivering a unitary council in 2009, with significant financial savings and service improvements. He cited a local energy company in Balcombe as one example and also floated the idea of local municipal banks in each area to help business and people who have green ideas put them into action. 28/10/2020 - Partnership Working with West Sussex County Council; Agenda items. The county council has 70 elected councillors. The Greens are also against the proposed incinerator at Ford as burning waste does not fit in with the reduce, reuse and recycle strategy. She is a resident of West Sussex and has a strong understanding of the county having lived here for many years. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. East Sussex County Council leaders have signed off on plans to share its chief executive officer with West Sussex. Cllr Marshall said: East Sussex CC will provide us with the support and expertise we need to move forward and improve the services we offer our residents. Building more roads induces more traffic and encourages more people to stay in their cars.. This project will put Cornwall on a global stage, which will support both local growth and the entire UK satellite industry. contact the editor here. When drawing up any improvements "non-motorised users need to be considered at the start rather than at the end". 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. But the roadblock is establishing quiet routes to link places with many not wanting to cycle alongside busy and fast-moving traffic. The County Council reserves to itself decisions on key policy plans, questions members of the Cabinet, debates major pieces of work by Select Committees and notices of motion. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Comments have been closed on this article. He described how they are promoting a green Covid recovery plan based on the Preston model of community wealth building. Labour is also pressing for action to address the chronic poor state of the roads and disrepair of many pavements. Chief Executive of East Sussex County Council. Prior to joining ESCC as Assistant Chief Executive, Becky worked for three London Boroughs in policy and governance roles and latterly in housing at Westminster City Council. Debbie was awarded an OBE in the 2018 Queens Birthday Honours List. Facebook gives people the power to share. He also suggested they should explore low emission zones or clean air zones to improve air quality. She added: We want to make sure that the community is listened to and our county council is more responsive and more transparent in its decision making.. 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. Except for the three county boroughs of Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne, the three eastern rapes of Lewes, Pevensey and Hastings came under the control of East Sussex County Council. Rachael lives in Buckinghamshire and enjoys spending time with her 12 year old son and Dexter and Teddy, two adorable but disobedient cockapoos. It needs to be something thats properly owned by all parts of this organisation.. West Sussex. Becky Shaw (jointly with East Sussex County Council) since 6 January 2020. 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. Shaw to replace Elvery at West Sussex. . Let us know if this page was helpful so we can make improvements. Angie is married with one grown up daughter and in her spare time enjoys competing in triathlon. Candidates have mentioned cycle lanes in West Sussex, He said: Everybody has the right to breathe clean air and we need to be dealing with the causes of that.. Mr Croker said: Its a case of the technology being there and its becoming more affordable.. 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 described how they want to see more done to improve public transport, which primarily means buses in this part of West Sussex alongside more to increase cycling and walking. Tel: 07766 915858. email: paul.legrave@westsussex.gov.uk. See List of civil parishes in West Sussex. Pupils from Christ's Hospital School on the new section of the Downs Link, He said: My focus would be on not building more roads, but making sure the roads we have got are more fit for purpose.. 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.. He said: We need to focus on facilitating active and sustainable travel. He also described the "troubled history" of outsourcing services at County Hall with "some examples of poor contract management" meaning the county council had not received good value for money leading. West Sussex County Council needs"green voices on it to help influence decision making. A Gannett Company. County Hall. He said: Its clear not enough is being spent and the pothole situation is just getting worse. Last month it was announced that Sarah Sturrock will be starting at West Sussex County Council in January 2022 as the new Assistant Chief Executive. Meanwhile an independent advisory panel set up to monitor the progress of the countys fire and rescue services is no longer needed due to the strides made.

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