Decision details

The Leader is asked to consider and note the full proposal for a single tier of local government in East Sussex, and to seek the views of Full Council ahead of consideration by Cabinet, and prior to the proposal being submitted to Government by 26 September 2025.

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

DECISIONS

5.2       The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to recommend to Council to:

1)    Note the business case setting out the proposal for a single tier of local Government in East Sussex; and

2)    Express views to Cabinet on the proposals set out in the report and appendices for decision by Cabinet at its meeting on 24 September 2025.

REASONS

5.3      ‘One East Sussex’, the proposal for a single tier of Local Government for East Sussex as a unitary council on the current footprint of the county council, is due to be considered by Cabinet 24 September 2025, following a meeting of the Full Council.

5.4       The meeting of Full Council affords an opportunity for all Members to express views on the proposals ahead of consideration by Cabinet.