Local Government Re-organisations Consultation
As you may be aware, central government is consulting on the future of local government in Sussex.
Residents, businesses and organisations are encouraged to give their feedback on the following options:
- A proposal for one unitary council for East Sussex, entitled ‘One East Sussex’, submitted by, Lewes District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council and East Sussex County Council, based on the current East Sussex County footprint.
- Brighton & Hove City Council’s proposal for five separate unitary councils across East and West Sussex.
This is a chance to respond directly to government and influence what councils look like locally and how they deliver services in the future.
The consultation will stay open until Sunday 11 January 2026 at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-and-west-sussex
Making it easier for residents to respond
Residents may find it easier to put their response in writing by email or letter to the following:
Email: LGRconsultationresponse@communities.gov.uk
Post:
LGR Consultation
Fry Building 2NE
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
It is important to state where the person is responding from, ie:
- East Sussex
- Brighton and Hove
- West Sussex
- Not in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, or West Sussex
The full set of consultation questions can be found here: Proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex – GOV.UK
