Written questions

Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority

2026-05-12 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 777 · Official question

James MacCleary

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason the Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority includes Brighton in its name.

Answer

The name ‘Sussex and Brighton’ for the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority reflects the make-up of the constituent councils. This is an approach taken in other areas, such as Cheshire and Warrington. The name of the Combined County Authority was...