Closed: Government consultation: Local Government Reorganisation
From Wednesday 19 November 2025 to Thursday 11 January 2026, central government carried out a public consultation over proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex. This consultation has now closed and we are expecting government to announce the outcome of the consultation in Spring 2026.
Proposals for local government reorganisation
Find further information, including the full consultation document, on the gov.uk website.
For more information
Lewes District Council new story: Council leader encourages residents to support One East Sussex Unitary Authority
Eastbourne Borough Council news story: Council fully backs One East Sussex in government unitary consultation
Related consultations
Eastbourne Borough Council consulted over options for community governance, should Local Government Reorganisation go ahead in East Sussex. This consultation closed on Monday 8 December 2025: Closed: Have your say on the future of community governance in Eastbourne
