Consultation outcome

Sussex and Brighton devolution

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Detail of outcome

This is the summary of responses and the government’s response to the consultation.

Subject to the assessment on the statutory tests, the government will continue to work with East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove Council to establish the Sussex and Brighton Mayoral Combined County Authority.


Original consultation

Summary

Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

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Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council, and Brighton and Hove City Council (referred to as Sussex and Brighton in this consultation).

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Published 17 February 2025
Last updated 17 July 2025 show all updates
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