Decision - Devolution Update
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Published
4 Feb 2025
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the council's own words, uneditedThat full Council 1) Noted the report, recommendations and Minutes Extract of the Special Cabinet meeting held on 9 January 2025.
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Brighton and Hove City Council supports a devolution deal covering Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. It is open to discussing mayoral or non-mayoral arrangements and stresses the importance of involving key public, academic, health and business partners across Sussex.
Recommendation
Pursue a devolution deal covering Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex, while remaining open to discussions about the most suitable governance model and engaging relevant partners.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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Sussex PoliceEast and West Sussex Fire AuthoritiesBrightonSussexChichesterSussex ICSstrategic businesses forming the functional economic areas of Sussexgovernment partnersLocal Authorities across Sussex
Next steps
parsed- Continue engagement with Local Authorities across Sussex.
- Work collaboratively with government partners to explore mayoral and non-mayoral devolution options.
- Engage Sussex Police, East and West Sussex Fire Authorities, the three Universities, Sussex ICS and strategic businesses in developing a devolution solution.
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