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Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
PublishedPublished:
12 May 2026
Last updated:
22 July 2026 — See all updates
This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England

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Modified proposals for East Sussex and Brighton and Hove: Summary and analysis of consultation responses

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Detail of outcome

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to implement, subject to Parliamentary approval, the proposal for 2 unitary councils to be established in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

This proposal was submitted by:

  • East Sussex County Council
  • Eastbourne Borough Council
  • Hastings Borough Council
  • Lewes District Council
  • Rother District Council

The Secretary of State will exercise the power to modify the proposal to achieve the boundary change requested by Brighton and Hove City Council, with the exception of Falmer Parish.

Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks views on a potential modification to a proposal for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

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Consultation description

We are seeking views on potential modification to the 2 unitary proposal for the reorganisation of local government in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

The 2 unitary proposal was submitted by:

  • East Sussex County Council
  • Eastbourne Borough Council
  • Hastings Borough Council
  • Lewes District Council
  • Rother District Council   

​​Responses to this consultation will inform the Secretary of State’s decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.​

View our first consultation on local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.

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Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove

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Updates to this page

Published 12 May 2026
Last updated 22 July 2026 — Show all updates

  1. Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

  2. First published.

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2026-07-22 17:21
Summary and analysis of consultation responses added.

2026-05-12 10:08
First published.