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The new structure of local government for Sussex

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  1. Top level – National government
    National government is responsible for delivery and coordination of national level service.

  2. Next level – Sussex Mayoral Combined County Authority Consists of 1 mayor, 6 council representatives (2 each from constituent council, currently East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council) and 6 non-constituent members (such as district authority, local NHS Trust). The Mayoral Combined County Authority would receive greater local control over areas such as transport, adult education and skills, and housing to enable improvements in local connectivity, educational outcomes, economic development, driving economic growth and improved social wellbeing.

  3. Unitary authorities – to be created from 15 existing county, city, district and borough councils, including the six councils in East Sussex.

  4. Local councils – for towns and parishes

Regions will speak to national government through the Council of the Nations and Regions plus the Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority.