Purpose

The report will seek updated consent to the
laying of the amended Statutory Instrument for the creation of the
Sussex & Brighton Mayoral Combined County Authority, following
the announcement of the Mayoral Election being delayed to 2028.

Content

1)            
That Cabinet notes the content of this report,
including the assessment of the implications for Brighton &
Hove City Council of creating a new Sussex and Brighton Combined
County Authority with a delay to the election of a
mayor.

 

2)            
That Cabinet confirms its approval in principle to
consenting to devolution and delegates authority to the Chief
Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to undertake all steps
necessary to provide consent on behalf of the Council to the
Statutory Instrument that the Government proposes to lay before
Parliament to create a new Sussex
and Brighton Combined County Authority.

 

3)            
That Cabinet delegates authority to the Chief
Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to approve any
technical amendments to the Statutory Instrument on behalf of the
Council.

 

4)            
That Cabinet agrees the proposed local
2-year Memorandum
of
         
Understanding for financial contributions and liabilities in
establishing the Sussex and Brighton Combined County
Authorityas set out in appendix 3.