Decision details

Government has confirmed the statutory tests for a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Sussex have been met and that it intends to proceed with its establishment. The Leader is asked to consider and note the summary content of the Statutory Instrument that will establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority, and to seek the views of Full Council ahead of consideration by Cabinet.

6.1       The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Executive.

DECISIONS

6.2       The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Note the update; and

2) seek the views of the County Council.

REASONS

6.3       With the statutory tests to establish the Sussex Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) having been met, work continues to understand the full implications that its creation will have on East Sussex County Council. The next step will be for the Constituent Authorities to consider whether to consent to the laying of the Statutory Implement (SI) in Parliament which would enable the MCCA to be legally established.

6.4       The report outlines the impacts the SI and English Devolution Bill would have on East Sussex County Council and provides further detail on the expected role and functions of the Sussex MCCA.