Rachael lives in Buckinghamshire and enjoys spending time with her 12 year old son and Dexter and Teddy, two adorable but disobedient cockapoos. 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. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users As Chief Executive, Anthony is the Head of Paid Service and has overall responsibility for the Councils 1.1 billion budget and around 18,000 employees who work directly or indirectly for the Council. All this has led to praise from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick in a recent letter. West Sussex Lieutenancy Officer. Cabinet. 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. 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. County council elections took place on 2 May 2013. She is a resident of West Sussex and has a strong understanding of the county having lived here for many years. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Mr Dickson said: Covid has opened peoples eyes up to how important nature and the environment is.. The district features many recreational areas which include Rongxing Garden Park, Xinsheng Park, Yingfeng Riverside Park, Meiti Riverside Park, Zhongshan Fine Arts Park, Dajia Riverside Park and Taipei Municipal Children's Recreation Area.. The county also contains seven district and borough councils, and 159 town, parish and neighbourhood councils. Phone: 01273 481950 Email: Becky ShawBecky Shaw on Twitter. He argued that a vote for Labour sends a message loud and clear that the Conservatives disastrous management cant go on. Mr Marshall felt this had been key with talented people wanting to come and work for West Sussex . 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. Add a star rating and leave your feedback below to show how useful you found this page. The widely respected Ms Shaw is a former leadership spokesperson for the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives & Senior Managers. 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. Email becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk. 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.. Since the divisions had been slightly reorganised and there was one less division than previously the gains and losses are not strictly meaningful. Joanna started as Chief Executive of Surrey County Council in March 2018. And he mentioned the importance of education, not just primary and secondaries but also colleges providing apprenticeships and skills. 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. He suggested West Sussex County Council focuses too much of effort on motorists with the car still seen as the only real method of getting around the county. The current leader is Paul Marshall. Since 1997, West Sussex County Council has been controlled by the Conservative Party. There is a call to end investment in fossil fuels. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Watch Cabinet. 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. Council leader Keith Glazier said the arrangement would only proceed on the basis there would be no detriment to East Sussex. The party wants to see the council take a lead with the climate agenda especially considering the coastal communities will be among those most under threat. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Follow BBC South East on Facebook . Ms Shaw said the next couple of months would be spent talking to people about the problems raised in the report to make sure we have a good understanding of whats needed. This would give more businesses an opportunity to thrive especially post-pandemic and also create streets for people to enjoy outdoor activity. Although supportive of work to ensure hard to reach families are targeted, he thought this should not happen at the same time as "drastically cutting the service for everyone else". At a meeting on Wednesday (December 18), cabinet members approved proposals for East Sussex to begin acting as . 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.. This has created a council with a gross budget of over 1bn and is the 2nd largest non-metropolitan unitary council in the country. The past 18 months have been a whirlwind for Conservative Paul Marshall since taking over as leader of West Sussex County Council. Structure; Seats: 70 councillors: Political groups. 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. More green jobs could help Crawley bounce back from the huge impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the areas economy. 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. The Green Party wants to ensure communities are listened to and West Sussex County Council is more responsive and transparent in its decision making as well as defending services for the most vulnerable. 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. 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. West Sussex has had a troubled few months which have seen the resignation of longstanding council leader Louise Goldsmith (Con) and the confirmation last month that Mr Elvery had left, following a two-month suspension. Debbie Barnes was appointed to Chief Executive of Lincolnshire County Council on 1st January 2020. She also said that unless they were actively doing something about thinking and developing your skills and behaviours, then they would be left behind. And as a result of the pandemic the county council has also reset its own priorities. 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. Some East Sussex directors will act as mentors to their western counterparts. 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. contact the editor here. WORK to improve West Sussex County Council will not be done in a darkened room, the new chief executive officer has said. The Council went on to become Council of the Year in 2014. These include Bristol City Council, Thurrock Council, Coventry City Council and Bridgnorth District Council. This email address has already been registered for the newsletter. County Hall. Developing projects in collaboration with a range of partner organisations. So when we talk about bullying, we politically have a part to play. 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. 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.. Her eldest daughter is 23 years old and living in Australia with her youngest about to start university in September. He described how they are promoting a green Covid recovery plan based on the Preston model of community wealth building. Department: Governance Services. Those are the words of Ian Davey, campaign coordinator for the Worthing Green Party, who is standing as a borough council candidate in Heene and for Worthing Pier at county level. 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? 2023 Association of County Chief Executives (ACCE). Joanna worked with top teams to rethink their strategic ambition and agree new approaches to address the challenges and opportunities that the public sector faces, including with a county council, as well as a group of health organisations. 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). Becky Shaw Areas of responsibilities. Mr Davey added: Peoples travel options are limited. 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. The County Council's Senior Leadership Team. He described how the county council is seen by some as "too remote and not very interested in what they have to say". 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.. It is situated on the Tan-shui (Danshui, or Tamsui) River, almost at the northern tip of the island of Taiwan, about 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Chi-lung (Jilong, or Keelung), which is its port on the . Mr Jones says this has led to a constant stream of services being brought back in-house. Our approach has been shared at conferences in Switzerland, Scotland and Canada. It stayed tight-lipped, though, about the reasons and whether any taxpayers money was spent on a severance package or even compensation. 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. Labour is also pressing for greater investment in renewables, increased use of electric vehicles, more recycling and greater support for public transport. Mr Croker said: Its a case of the technology being there and its becoming more affordable.. In light of the ongoing situation in India, West Sussex County Council Chief Executive Becky Shaw and Director of Public Health Alison Challenger would like to issue the following statement of support: It described a significant bullying problem from the top down, which was especially destructive, with poor communication doing nothing to help. Cllr Glazier said: The proposed partnership wont be entered into lightly. He added: We are creating that massive problem and that problem needs to be resolved if we are going to meet our carbon targets., Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick. This includes pressing for a climate emergency to be declared and calling for the West Sussex pension fund to divest from fossil fuels. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Dr Walsh said: Adult social care needs to be funded in the same way the health service is funded.. View the profiles of people named Becky Shaw. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Position Chief Executive Organisation East Sussex County Council Biography. He also suggested they should explore low emission zones or clean air zones to improve air quality. 11 Ratings. He praised council stafffor going over and above in setting up community hubs, which with the assistance of volunteers have provided help, support and signposting for vulnerable residents. "Childrens services and the fire and rescue service were found to be inadequate and the county council was found to be run badly with many examples of poor spending while the Tories cut back on many vital services., Michael Jones is Labour's leader at County Hall. 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. "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.. Administration (48) . 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. When it comes to rubbish tips, Ms Sharp raised concerns that a booking system trial at a number of sites means households are limited to one visit a week maximum and felt this would be unhelpful to someone carrying out major garden or home projects. West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is the authority that governs the non-metropolitan county of West Sussex. Building more roads induces more traffic and encourages more people to stay in their cars.. Lee Harris - Director of Place Services. By The Newsroom. Historical buildings and museums include Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum, Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, Museum of Jade Art, Suho Memorial Paper . 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. View the profiles of people named Becky West. 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. Alan Sinclair - Director of Adults and Health. As a regressive tax he argued these increases hit poorer families who are not eligible for support the hardest. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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. He said the cuts have meant a vicious circle of fewer bus services leading to a drop in people using them. Our priorities for East Sussex will remain the same and West Sussex will have their priorities as well. 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 ascorporate improvement partner for the west. 28/10/2020 - Partnership Working with West Sussex County Council; Agenda items. Campaigners have called for Woolands Meed to be finished. Over the last 5 years, Anthony has also played a role in the Midlands Engine. Taryn Eves - Director of Finance and Support 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. 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". contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. A Gannett Company. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. This would lead to the production of a detailed action plan to enable both councils confirm plans, arrangements and commitment in April 2020. 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. West Sussex County Council will only use this email address to respond to any issues raised. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Recent activity. We use some essential cookies to make this service work. The councilrefused to answer any questions on the matter for two months until finally announcing he had left by mutual consent. Labour says it is offering a more vibrant vision for West Sussex, promoting fairness and ensuring the county has the very best services. With the impacts of climate change looming, he felt they need to start taking action at a local level alongside efforts at a more regional, national and international level. Please report any comments that break our rules. He said: Lets create places where people can enjoy the outdoors.. Facebook gives people the power to share. READ MORE:New 20m special needs college given go-ahead. Candidates are calling for something to be done about potholes. Join Facebook to connect with Becky West and others you may know. Editors' Code of Practice. 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.. Cllr Daniel also called for cross-party consultation and involvement in the process as it moves forward. 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.. The candidates were quizzed on their track record, main campaign policies and what their focus would be on if elected next month. The Greens are also against the proposed incinerator at Ford as burning waste does not fit in with the reduce, reuse and recycle strategy. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive said: "We've been strengthening our executive leadership team throughout the pandemic. 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. 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. In childrens services the changes he felt had been quite dramatic with an independent commissioner recommending a pause to moving services over to a trust. 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. 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. Any decision to do things together will be when both have separately decided to do so. Angie has worked in a wide range of public sector bodies and local authorities, principally as Chief Executive or Director of Finance. 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. 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. Another focus is on listening more to what the public has to say, with Ms Sharp highlighting the successful campaigns overturning several proposed small school closures. Debbie was awarded an OBE in the 2018 Queens Birthday Honours List. 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. 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. Taryn is currently the Director of Financial Management at Kensington and Chelsea Council and has previously worked in the London Borough of Bexley. Shaw to replace Elvery at West Sussex. Huw Oxburgh , Local Democracy Reporting Service. County council elections took place on 6 May 2021. Comments have been closed on this article. The Greens want to see more "iveable neighbourhoods" where people can enjoy their streets and use outdoor space without high-speed traffic rat-running past them which he described as a "blight" in some areas. 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. He said that many practical issues and concerns raised had been either ignored or glossed over. Angie has also worked in consultancy and as an associate with KPMG. Context and partnerships The West . Another area where they want to see action is to address the funding crisis across West Sussexs schools with the countys children getting a worse deal than many other parts of the country. As if the problems with childrens services were not bad enough, June saw a highly critical inspection reportpublished regarding the fire and rescue service. 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. Polling day is Thursday May 6 with all 70 seats up for election. It is understood that the improvement model is not intended to lead to any new single Sussex county council. By Nick Golding. NatureScot. Her husband is employed by Lincolnshire County Council as the Head Teacher of the Virtual School. 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. 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. Communication was something Ms Shaw was keen to bring to the table as she worked to bring the council up to scratch. 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.
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