Decision - Devolution
Decision maker
Greater Brighton Economic Board
Report author
Andy Hill
Published
16 Oct 2024
Reference
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As published
the council's own words, uneditedRESOLVED: 2.1 That the Board noted the EOI that has been submitted to Government by Brighton & Hove City Council. 2.2 That the Board noted that East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council have also submitted EOIs to the Secretary of State.
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Brighton and Hove City Council expressed a preference for a devolution geography covering Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. It supports discussions on either mayoral or non-mayoral arrangements and highlights the need to involve key public, academic and business partners across Sussex.
Recommendation
To express a preferred geography covering Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex, and to remain open to discussions on suitable mayoral or non-mayoral devolution arrangements.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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Sussex PoliceEast and West Sussex Fire AuthoritiesUniversity of BrightonUniversity of SussexUniversity of ChichesterSussex ICSStrategic businesses across SussexLocal Authorities across SussexGovernment partners
Next steps
parsed- Continue engaging with Local Authorities across Sussex.
- Work collaboratively with government partners to explore devolution options.
- Develop a devolution deal for Sussex that maximises local autonomy, accountability and impact.
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