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Decision - Sussex Energy Update
Brighton and Hove
Greater Brighton Economic Board
Decided 2 Apr 2025
approved
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Decision maker
Greater Brighton Economic Board
Report author
Natasha Bridge
Published
2 Apr 2025
Reference
7424
As published
the council's own words, unedited
RESOLVED: 2.1 That the Board notes the progress on Sussex Energy and notes the positive communication and engagement between officers from Local Authorities including East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council. 2.2 That the Board supports the next steps needed to take Sussex Energy forward as set out in the workstreams identified in section 3.5. 2.3 That the Board agrees to receive a further update on Sussex Energy at the next Board meeting.
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The Greater Brighton Economic Board reviewed progress on Sussex Energy, which aims to achieve net zero energy status across Sussex and the Brighton region by 2040. The Board supported continued development of the Sussex Energy Steering Group, roadmap, 2025 workstreams and collaboration between local authorities and other stakeholders.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
That the Board note progress on Sussex Energy and communication between East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council; support the next steps identified in section 3.5; and receive a further update at the next Board meeting.
Financial impact
£100,000 is proposed to be allocated in the 2025/26 budget; there are no direct financial implications arising from this report.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Greater Brighton Economic Board
Date in document
2 Apr 2025
Stakeholders named
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East Sussex County CouncilWest Sussex County CouncilBrighton & Hove City CouncilNHS Sussex Together to Zero TeamUniversity of Sussex Sustainability TeamUniversity of Brighton Sustainability TeamSouth Downs National Park Authority Climate Change and Net Zero TeamGreater South East Net Zero HubSussex Energy Forumlocal communitiesbusinessescommunity energy organisationshigher education sector
Next steps
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Develop the Sussex Energy Steering Group Terms of Reference.
Progress the Sussex Energy 2025 workstreams, including devolution, work planning, funding and Forum Building.
Seek external funding for a Sussex Energy programme team to start in early 2026.
Continue quarterly public reporting to the Greater Brighton Economic Board during 2025/26.
Provide a further Sussex Energy update at the next Board meeting.
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