Sussex And The City is the essential podcast for anyone curious about the future of place, power, and prosperity in Sussex.

Hosted by Richard Freeman, each episode unpacks the people, policies and economics shaping one of the UK’s most complex and compelling regions.

Focused on forthcoming devolution and local government reorganisation, we're telling the Sussex and Brighton story in the 21st century.

From climate action and infrastructure to growth, enterprise and identity, this is where business leaders, community voices, policy wonks and creative thinkers share bold ideas for what Sussex could become.

Join us for lively conversations, expert insights and provocative questions at a time of major change — whether you’re in Brighton or Battle, Crawley or Chichester.

New episodes weekly.

Always independent.

Of, from, and for, Sussex.

Season 2

#32: Devolution Can Make Us More 'Sussex'. But It Is A Big Leadership Challenge