Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove

From:: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published: 12 May 2026

Applies to England

Summary

This consultation seeks views on a potential modification to a proposal for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

This consultation ran from
10am on 12 May 2026 to 11:59pm on 15 June 2026

Consultation description

We are seeking views on potential modification to the 2 unitary proposal for the reorganisation of local government in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

The 2 unitary proposal was submitted by:

East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne Borough Council
Hastings Borough Council
Lewes District Council
Rother District Council

Responses to this consultation will inform the Secretary of State’s decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.

View our first consultation on local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.

Documents