Sussex and Brighton devolution – government consultation open
Published: 20 February 2025
A consultation on proposals for a Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex and Brighton is now open and everyone across the county is invited to have their say.
The government is running the consultation, which is specific to the Sussex and Brighton region, until the end of the day on Sunday 13 April.
All interested parties are welcome to have their say, including organisations as well as individuals who live and work in the region.
The consultation specifically asks about:
- The proposed geography
- Governance arrangements
- Supporting the economy
- Improving social outcomes
- Local government services
- Improving the local natural environment
- Supporting the needs of local communities and reflect local identity
Full details of the consultation can be found on the gov.uk website here:
Sussex and Brighton devolution - GOV.UK
Further information is available in the government press notice here:
Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch - GOV.UK
Ministers have agreed that a strategic authority for Sussex and Brighton, made up of an elected mayor and two members of each constituent authority, offers the chance to give the people who live there more control and influence over the issues that affect them, from transport and housing to skills and employment, as well as a stronger voice in how national decisions affect them.
The decision whether or not to proceed with the proposal will be one for the government to take based on its assessment of the consultation responses. Formal steps towards setting up a combined authority for Sussex cannot commence until that decision is made.