Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

The government has confirmed Sussex and Brighton can move forward in the process to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) and the first mayoral elections are due to take place in May 2026. The new MCCA is a regional level of government which will take on roles currently held by national government departments. Local councils will continue to exist and deliver the services they currently provide but the government is proposing to merge District, Borough and County Councils to create new ‘unitary authorities’ in Sussex, in May 2028. More information is available on the West Sussex County Council website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/future-of-local-government-in-sussex

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