Mayor Elections In Sussex And Other Regions Pushed Back To 2028
- More Radio Writer
- 19 hours ago
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Plans to elect new regional mayors — including the Mayor for Sussex & Brighton — have been delayed until May 2028.
The government says more time is needed to complete major local government reorganisation before the new mayoral authorities can be properly established.
The elections were originally expected in May 2025 across four regions: Greater Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk, Hampshire & the Solent, and Sussex & Brighton.
Critics from multiple parties have condemned the move, calling it a setback for local democracy.
The government insists work is continuing to set up the new authorities, which will receive significant funding and powers once operational.
Local council elections scheduled for 2026 are still due to go ahead.