Representatives of the 3SC have met officials from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss the 3SC digital proposition. The 3SC welcomed the announcement in the Autumn Statement that Government will be allocating extra funds to develop fibre infrastructure. This is essential to improving connectivity for residents and businesses, whilst also ensuring that … More Update on the 3SC Digital Proposition

The 3SC welcomes proposals for a Sub National Transport Body for the South East.  There are clear parallels between 3SC and the proposed body, Transport for the South East (TfSE).  Both programmes would give a greater say to local decision makers about the strategic growth of their area’s infrastructure and economy and they both reflect … More Update from the 3SC on the Sub National Transport Body for the South East

  At the last Leader’s meeting on 19 September they agreed to set up a Sounding Board, which is made up of a small group of councillors from across the three counties. This group will discuss, debate and agree some of the key issues relating to the governance of the 3SC area, including how decisions will … More Update from the Governance Workstream

Leaders from across Surrey, East and West Sussex met on Monday the 19th September to take forward the 3SC proposals for devolution, making significant progress in next steps for the area’s bid. There was unanimous agreement to move to a more formal structure of a Leader’s Board.  Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex, was elected … More Message from Louise Goldsmith following the Leaders meeting on 19 September 2016

The 3SC Leaders have received a positive response following their joint letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid. The Secretary of State recognised the strength of the 3SC bid, and was particularly impressed by the level of ambition, strength of partnership and commitment to delivering a deal. He encouraged … More 3SC receives positive response from Secretary of State

The partners in the bid for devolution for Sussex and Surrey have written to Sajid Javid, the new Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to press their case. The letter follows a successful leaders meeting in July and is signed by the leaders or chairs of 31 partners in the bid. They argue … More Leaders from Sussex and Surrey tell new Communities Secretary of ‘enormous potential’ for devolution

Leaders, Chief Executives and colleagues from three County Councils, 23 District and Borough Councils, the South Downs National Park, East Sussex Fire Authority and the three Local Enterprise Partnerships gathered in Horsham for a seminar to discuss the vision for devolution in the region last week. They agreed there would be real benefits for residents and businesses … More Leaders’ seminar

The SOG met on 9 March. It recognised the significant progress that had been made in developing our propositions and the strength in partnership working. The group also reviewed progress on each of the work streams and preparations for future negotiations with government. A meeting has been sought with senior civil servants to test the … More Strategic Oversight Group

A letter from Baroness Williams to Councillor Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council : Dear Louise  I was pleased to be able to meet with you and colleagues from the Three Southern Counties Region to discuss your devolution proposals recently. Thank you to you and the team for the work that you have … More Letter from Baroness Williams