Mayoral elections now postponed until May 2028
Long-term funding offer to the six areas on the Devolution Priority Programme confirmed
Work to establish a Foundation Strategic Authority will continue
Sussex & Brighton to receive 1/3 of its future annual investment funds in 26/27 and 27/28.

The Mayoral Elections have been postponed until May 2028. A joint statement by Cllrs Keith Glazier, Paul Marshall and Bella Sankey said: “We are committed to devolution, building on the strong partnership work we have in place. We are working together on the detail of this change for Sussex and Brighton.”

The full statement from Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and local Government can be read here.