Second consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex closes

- 16/06/2026

The second government consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for Sussex has now closed. Thank you for all those that have added their views for consideration.

All West Sussex councils continue to work in close partnership as we navigate this important process.

Government will now consider all representations received for the area in full. Ministers will then decide how reorganisation will be taken forward for Sussex. Government has said that all responses and representations received for all consultations will be considered and no final decisions have yet been made. All reorganisation options consulted on for the area remain open for consideration.

Our understanding is that we are likely to have a decision for our area before the summer parliamentary recess which begins on 16 July 2026.

We anticipate elections to the new shadow unitary authorities in 2027, preparing for their formal launch in 2028.

Commenting on the reorganisation process, Cllr Robert Eggleston, Leader of Mid Sussex District Council, said “We remain committed to working closely with our partners across West Sussex and in Whitehall to deliver the best outcomes for the people we serve. We continue to hope that the final outcome will be based on the needs of our communities and delivering services for local people in the most sustainable way.”

You can find more information including details of all the proposals being considered for our area at: www.shapingwestsussex.org.

We will continue to reassure residents that all eight West Sussex Councils will continue to operate and deliver services until the handover to these new authorities in 2028.