Wealden District Council says the Home Office will seek permission directly from the secretary of state.
A judge hears a challenge over the use of a military site to house asylum seekers in Crowborough.
The Home Office says no decision has been taken on extending the Crowborough camp's use.
The beach was closed in January after the staircase was damaged by cliff falls, a council says.
Access to the beach at Birling Gap, in East Sussex, has been restricted since a landslip in January.
South East Water bosses face councillors after widespread supply failures in January.
Councillors are told of a dispute over the impact on plans to upgrade a nearby sports pitch.
Ministers are considering a proposal to expand Brighton into East Sussex and to split West Sussex.
People in Frant say their infrastructure is already struggling after repeated water failures.
