Decision details

The Government has launched a consultation seeking views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for local government in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton.  Cabinet is asked to consider the draft response to the consultation ahead of its submission to the government.

77.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Executive.

77.2     It was RESOLVED to:

1)         approve in principle the response to the Consultation set out at Appendix 2 of the report; and

2)         delegate to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, authority to finalise the response for submission to Government.

Reasons

77.3     The establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority could lead to significant benefits for the area, attracting investment and ensuring a strategic approach across a significant geography to ensure a joined-up approach in relation to areas including environment and climate change, transport, infrastructure, skills, economic development and strategic planning. There are still details that need clarification which are raised in the draft consultation response and will also be raised as discussions progress, should approval be given by the Government to establish the Authority, and prior to the Council giving its approval to the Statutory Order that will be required.