THE Cabinets of the three Sussex upper tier Councils have today agreed to submit an expression of interest to be considered for the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme indicating support for a Sussex Mayoral Strategic Authority which could unlock new money and powers for the region.

The Government’s white paper on English Devolution states that Mayoral Strategic Authorities will bring funding and local decision-making powers down from central Government to deliver on economic growth, jobs and skills, housing and transport. Continue reading →

PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to consider representing their community and putting themselves forward to become a councillor.

East Sussex County Council has launched the Be A Councillor campaign to give people an insight into the role of elected members, ahead of the county council elections in May 2025. Continue reading →