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. Cabinet is asked whether to provide consent to the laying of the Statutory Instrument in Parliament by which the Mayoral Strategic Authority will be established with the Council becoming a Constituent Authority.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2025
Decision due: 21 Oct 2025 by Cabinet
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive
Department: Governance Services
Contact: Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive 01273 481564 Email: philip.baker@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 481564.