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No Decision Yet on Local Government Reorganisation in West Sussex
The Secretary of State has written to leaders in West Sussex to confirm that no decision has been made on local government reorganisation in the area. The correspondence was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 16 July 2026.
The letter, sent by The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, explains that as of the date of publication, no proposal for local government reorganisation in West Sussex has been selected for implementation. The communication clarifies the current status and indicates that further updates may follow.
Letting agents and inventory clerks operating in West Sussex should note that there are currently no changes to local government structures in the area. Any future developments regarding reorganisation will be communicated by the relevant authorities.
Source: Gov.UK Housing