The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has requested that the council develops a ‘Get Sussex Working Plan’ for the period 2025-2035, outlining priorities and actions for moving East Sussex towards an employment rate of 80%. The plan must be co-produced and endorsed by West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council, and must also be endorsed by the Integrated Care Board for Sussex and the South-East Regional Area Team for the DWP, prior to being sent to the Minister for Employment for final approval. It will be taken forward initially by the 3 upper tier authorities and then under the remit of the proposed new Mayoral Combined County Authority.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2025
Decision due: 14 Oct 2025 by Lead Member for Economy
Lead member: Lead Member for Economy
Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Department: Communities, Economy and Transport
Contact: Holly Aquilina, Employability and Skills Manager 01323 463538 Email: Holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01323 463538.
Consultation process
Over 100 local stakeholders from across Sussex have informed the plan through surveys, stakeholder consultation exercises and user voice exercises. Skills and Employment East Sussex have had the opportunity to review the report and implementation plan.