West Sussex County Council5 days ago'Pre-mayor' to spend £117m to boost jobsBella Sankey is elected as the first chair of the authority in a rotating 'pre-mayoral' role.5 days ago20 Jun 2026Council overspends on social care by £13mThe £13.6m overspend on a budget of £311m is £6.1m lower than the overspend in 2024/25.20 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Government ignoring local opinion - new council leaderThe new leader of East Sussex County Council says the government is ignoring local voices on reorganisation.15 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Victim's shock as jailed investigator freed earlyDavid Gamlin had told the woman he would help get her children back from care in return for sex.11 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Family borrows money for special needs supportThe Ombudsman recommends West Sussex County Council pay £1,000 to the mother and her son.2 Jun 202623 May 2026Rainbow coalition to lead West Sussex County CouncilThe partnership assumes control of the council after Conservative electoral losses at the elections.23 May 202619 May 2026Schools at 'financial breaking point' say headsHead teachers say funding is "no longer sustainable" to meet the costs of operating in West Sussex.19 May 202612 May 2026Disputed Sussex councils shake-up out for consultationPlans modified by the government would see Brighton & Hove expand, and West Sussex divided in two.12 May 20268 May 2026Conservatives lose control of county councilAll seats on the two county councils were contested, with partial elections in four districts.8 May 2026...
