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

This consultation seeks views on a potential modification to the proposal that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) received from:

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

The relevant proposal for 2 unitary councils was made on 26 September 2025, following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove to submit proposals for unitary local government for their areas. This consultation asks questions about the potential modification to the proposal to help inform further assessment. The responses will be considered in addition to those received for the first statutory consultation undertaken between 19 November 2025 and 11 January 2026 on all reorganisation proposals received from councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

This consultation will last for 5 weeks from 12 May 2025 to 15 June 2026