People across West Sussex are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local councils.
It’s part of the wider local government reorganisation process.
A public survey is now open, inviting views on topics such as where people live and work, which council services they use, and how they think councils should be structured.
All West Sussex residents and organisations are invited to complete a survey asking about where they live or work, the council services they use, as well as what matters to them about how their council could be structured in the future. The survey will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
Leader of Adur District Council, Cllr Jeremy Gardner, said:
“West Sussex leaders have been working on how the unitary authority model might best work in the area, financially and in reflecting the distinct identities and needs of our diverse communities. It is something that can transform council services and the way we work with our communities. In Adur and Worthing we have already engaged with the community through our Thriving Together - Devolution programme. The Shaping West Sussex survey will enable residents even more opportunity to have their say on the proposals for local government reorganisation in West Sussex.”
Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Sophie Cox, said:
“This is a significant opportunity to transform how our councils best serve our communities - building a local government structure that is sustainable for the future, resilient to the challenging demands it has upon it and able to react to pressures now and in the years to come. The next phase of our Thriving Together programme is now taking place, this will provide an opportunity for residents to help shape our visions and priorities for the future of our places.”
Find out more by going to https://shapingwestsussex.org/
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