Timeline

One East Sussex proposal submitted to Government

September 2025

Government holds public consultation on LGR proposals for East Sussex 

November 2025 to January 2026

Government announces decision on shape of local government in East Sussex

March 2026

Government consultation on variation to One East Sussex proposal

May 2026 (expected)

Elections to continuing/shadow authority to prepare for new council

April 2027

New council starts work (replacing existing county and borough/district councils) 

April 2028