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Devolution: Consent to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Sussex

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.

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: 14/08/2025

Decision due: 15 Sep 2025 by Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

Lead member: Leader and Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development

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.

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