| There’s still time to take part in the Sussex-wide consultation on devolution.
This Monday, 31 March, find out more at an in-person event at the Lancing Suite, Holiday Inn, Brighton Seafront, BN1 2JF, from 6-8pm. Representatives from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will give a presentation outlining the details of the consultation and be available to discuss any individual queries. You can confirm attendance online at Eventbrite, or drop in on the day. The government-led consultation is asking for views on forming a Combined County Authority with an elected mayor for the local government areas of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. Submit your views on the Sussex and Brighton devolution consultation before 13 April at gov.uk/sussex-and-brighton- Paper copies of the consultation are available in public libraries or can be downloaded from Brighton & Hove City Council’s Devolution in Sussex web page. Councillor John Hewitt, Brighton & Hove’s Cabinet adviser for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation, said: “As a council we strongly agree that the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority will deliver benefits for our area. “The proposal will bring powers and funding down from central government to local areas so that decisions can be made locally rather than nationally. Sussex is a diverse county, so being able to make decisions closer to communities and our unique places has the potential to bring economic growth and address inequalities. “Please take this opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the future of Sussex.” |
