James MacCleary MP has called on the Government to provide clear assurances that local government boundaries in East Sussex will...
Liberal Democrats on Lewes District Council have hit out at the government's decision to consider a further delay to county council elections, warning that democracy in Sussex is being "kicked into the long grass."
"First, the May 2025 county elections were delayed with the promise of a new Mayor. Then, government cancelled Mayoral elections. Now, they are inviting the Sussex Tories to help them finish the job by 'requesting' a further delay to county elections."
Cllr Kevin West and Lewes Liberal Democrats are urging that the office of the newly proposed Sussex Mayor be established in Lewes, the historic county town of Sussex.
Cllr Lesley Boniface has received a number of complaints following traffic issues which have been ongoing for a while and came to a head on Sat 5th April when SGN set up traffic lights to work on the gas network on the junction of Rose Walk and the A259.
James MacCleary MP has condemned the decision to cancel this May’s local elections in East Sussex, calling it an attack on democracy that denies local residents their voice at a crucial time for the county.