Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove

The government was asking for feedback on whether parts of Lewes District (Peacehaven, Telscombe, East Saltdean, and Falmer parish) should be transferred into Brighton and Hove. Residents and stakeholders were encouraged to complete the simple online survey. You can find more information.

This consultation was launched after government announced in March that, while accepting the ‘positive strengths’ of the One East Sussex proposal, it was unable to make a final decision on the make up of unitary council or councils in East Sussex and Brighton due to concerns over the proposed footprint of Brighton and Hove. You can read that statement. The government has indicated that the timeline for the start of the new unitary council remains April 2028.

We are now waiting for a further government announcement which is expected in mid to late July.