Purpose

To seek cabinet
approval of an interim plan, in conjunction with other East Sussex
districts and boroughs, and East Sussex County Council, for
submission to Central Government regarding proposals for Local
Government Reorganisation in East Sussex.

 

To seek agreement of
cabinet to continue to progress, working other relevant
authorities, to develop a full proposal for a single tier authority
for submission to Central Government by 26 September
2025.

Content

(Key
decision):
 
(1) To agree the Interim Plan
set out at Appendix 2 to the report.
 
(2) To approve the continued
development of proposals for the establishment of a single tier
authority for the EastSussex area, subject to public and
stakeholder engagement, and clarity on population size by
MHCLG
 
(3) To agree that the Chief
Executive, in conjunction with the Leader, provide a formal
response to the consultation on Sussex and Brighton Devolution
currently being undertaken by central government.