Proposals to invest almost £9million across East Sussex due in autumn

While the financial outlook in the medium term is ‘very challenging and uncertain’ for the local authority, officers describe how there is a limited window of opportunity to consider any further preparations that can be made for the period ahead.

In July, a ‘state of the county’ report outlined how the impact of Covid-19 meant there was £8.855m that could be spent as a one-off reserve contribution.