Sussex And The City

Short talks.

Focused themes.

Timely conversations.

Your questions answered.

What should be the ambition of devolution in Sussex?

Our new series of short online events kicks off this month – designed to bring fresh thinking about a regional approach to the Sussex and Brighton economy, sustainability and identity – and what Sussex organisations think a new mayor should prioritise.

Each session runs just one hour on Zoom, and includes:

• Two lightning talks from invited guests
• Your pre-submitted questions addressed by speakers and experts
• A quick-fire Q&A on emerging topics
• A live poll to shape what comes next – including in-person summits

Tickets are £10 (waged), £3 (unwaged/low income) – but we don’t want cost to be a barrier. Contact us if you’d like a ticket, whatever your circumstances. No questions asked.

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⁉️ Bring your questions

26th June; 4-5pm

How Sussex Devolution Needs To Help More Businesses To Grow

What levers for better buiness conditions could a Sussex & Brighton mayor pull?

Leaders from across sectors will explore:

• What will shift if Sussex gets more control?
• Where should power, investment and decisions go first?
• Who’s ready to lead, and what support do they need?

In partnership with Galloways Accounting

10th July; 4-5pm

How A New Mayor Can Champion A Sussex Land, Sea & Environment Story

What should a mayor do, to boost a Sussex economy that is regenerative and in-tune with our land and sea environment?

Leaders from across sectors will explore:

• What a joined-up planning and infrastructure vision for Sussex could look like
• Where environment stewardship should be directed — and who decides
• How a mayor could lead with sustainability and growth at the heart of strategy

17th July; 4-5pm

How A Sussex Mayor Could Use A Tech And Digital Playbook

What could a regional strategy for technology, AI, digital skills and infrastructure look like?

Leaders from across sectors will explore:

• What a coherent digital strategy could do for every part of Sussex
• How local leadership could unlock investment, innovation and inclusion
• What role a mayor could play in setting digital ambition and direction across sectors, skills and infrastructure

24th July; 4-5pm

How Sussex Devolution Could Power A Regional Approach To Arts And Culture

Could Sussex’s enviable cultural story be strengthened with more collaboration and investment?

Leaders from across sectors will explore:

• How a mayoral mandate could support a more regional cultural strategy
• What devolution could mean for funding, partnerships and visibility
• Why a regional approach to culture, tourism, heritage and participation matters – and what’s at risk without it

31st July; 4-5pm

How Manufacturing Can Be Sussex’s Devolution Growth Story

Sussex has over 3,000 makers and manufacturing companies. Is a regional growth plan the key to their future?

Leaders from across sectors will explore:

• What a joined-up, clustered approach to industry could look like
• How a mayor could support long-term, place-based growth, jobs and sustainable prosperity
• What Sussex manufacturing and makers needs to thrive under a new local mandate

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This is a collaborative project.

Co-funded, supported and developed by many people.

The Sussex And The City 100 are an evolving cross sector group of leadership organisations, invested in the future of Sussex and Brighton.