Timeline

One East Sussex proposal submitted to Government

September 2025

Government holds public consultation on LGR proposals for East Sussex 

November/December 2025 (expected)

Government chooses final option for unitary local government in East Sussex

March 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