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Greater powers for Sussex come a step closer with government backing for devolution

An opportunity to gain new powers and investment for Sussex has moved a step nearer with the government’s agreement to make the area a priority for devolution.

Following an expression of interest from the leaders of Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council, ministers have approved proposals to create a mayoral strategic authority for Sussex, made up of an elected mayor and two members of each constituent authority, with strategic powers for transport, public safety, health, environment and climate change, housing, economic growth, skills and jobs. Continue reading →

Sussex councils agree to submit expression of interest to devolution priority programme

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 →

Cabinet to consider options to address £55m funding gap

COUNCIL leaders will be discussing how savings might be made to address the £55 million funding gap the authority could face next year.

The first round of savings proposals for 2025/26 will be presented to Cabinet on Thursday, September 26, with members being asked to agree to consult on these, carry out further work to identify additional savings and continue to lobby for more sustainable funding. Continue reading →