Government has launched an additional phase of consultation on the options for local government reorganisation in Sussex. 

West Sussex councils recommended a single unitary authority or two unitary authorities for West Sussex - one comprising of Arun District, Adur District, Chichester District and Worthing Borough areas, and one comprising of Crawley Borough, Horsham District and Mid Sussex District areas. One of the modifications being consulted on is to move Chichester District away from the other Coastal areas  in with Crawley Borough, Horsham District and Mid Sussex District areas

• The consultation opens on: 12 May
• The consultation closes 11:59pm on
  15 June 2026

Go straight to the consultation: Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in West Sussex - GOV.UK

Find the background information on the Arun District Council website:

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