Do you support or oppose the creation of a Mayoral Authority covering East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove?

The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority began operating in April 2026, bringing together East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council as part of the government's devolution programme.

The authority is currently governed by representatives from the three councils, with the first mayoral election scheduled for May 2028. The devolution agreement includes a £1.14 billion government investment fund over 30 years, which is tied to the new governance arrangements, alongside the transfer of certain powers and responsibilities from central government.

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