Sussex and Brighton receives confirmation as priority area for English devolution

Sussex and Brighton receives confirmation as priority area for English devolution

The government’s devolution revolution has taken another step forward – and Sussex and Brighton is now set to get its own mayor with powers over housing, transport and other vital areas.

Sussex and Brighton Devolution Plans Progress with Mayoral Vote

Leaders have welcomed approval of their plans to collaborate in a single strategic authority for Sussex and Brighton with a directly elected mayor. The government has agreed to move forward with a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) and confirmed the first mayoral election will take place in May 2026. The new MCCA will bring together all upper tier local councils across Sussex to operate across the region while, while existing councils wil…

Hundreds share their views on how the City Plan should look

Hundreds of people have responded to the first consultation on updating the City Plan – Brighton and Hove’s strategic planning blueprint until 2041. More than 500 adults took part in a Brighton and Hove City Council survey, with a further 200 young people completing a separate questionnaire, members of the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

The Social Gays come to Brighton

A Chat with Douglas Hawkins, Founder of The Social Gays BrightonBy Liran Notik, Scene MagazineWe had a lovely time chatting with Douglas Hawkins, the heart and mind behind The Social Gays Brighton — a fresh and much-needed addition to the city’s LGBTQ+ landscape.Douglas, a true Brightonian, shared his inspiration with us:“Born and bred in Brighton, I’ve always loved how vibrant and open our city is—but I’ve also felt like something’s been missin…

Full steam ahead for Devolution Priority Programme

Six areas receive confirmation as priority areas for English devolution.