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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    #36: From Vineyards To Data Labs - Don't Underestimate Sussex' Rural Economy

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode #36 From Vineyards To Data Labs - Don't Underestimate Sussex' Rural Economy Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Jeremy Kerswell – Principal & Chief Executive, Plumpton College   🔍 Episode summary Richard is joined by Jeremy Kerswell, Principal and Chief Executive of Plumpton College, one of the UK's last remaining independent specialist land-based colleges, set across 800 hectares at the foot of the South Downs. Plumpton is not an ordinary college campus. It is a commercial farm producing millions of litres of milk, a vineyard bottling tens of thousands of bottles each year, a butchery, a dairy, an equine centre, a horticultural hub in Brighton, and a major regional employer serving agriculture, viticulture, forestry and environmental management. Jeremy, who grew up in Sussex before returning a decade ago to lead the college, reflects on what it means to run an education institution that is also a business, a working estate and a skills engine for a sector facing national shortages. The conversation explores the productivity challenge in farming and food, the rapid advance of technology in land-based industries, and the growing demand for apprenticeships and higher-level technical skills. It also tackles rural transport barriers, infrastructure gaps and the reality that accessing education in Sussex is often far harder than it looks on a map. "Feeding the world and saving the planet are the two biggest global challenges we face – and they can be achieved in harmony." This episode asks whether devolution could finally align transport, housing, skills and economic growth in a way that works for rural Sussex just as much as its towns and cities. 🎯 Why this matters Land-based industries are often dismissed as traditional or declining. In reality, they are technologically advanced, globally connected and facing significant skills shortages. Sussex's rural economy is central to its identity, landscape and visitor appeal – yet transport, infrastructure and fragmented governance make long-term planning difficult. Jeremy argues that if Sussex is to lead in sustainable land management, food innovation and environmental technology, it will need joined-up strategy, employer-led skills planning and fewer structural silos. 🧠 Topics covered include: What it really means to run a college that is also a farm and commercial estate The national skills gap in agriculture, viticulture and environmental management Robotics, data and digital literacy in modern farming Why land-based industries are more advanced than many assume The cost and complexity of rural transport for students SEND, socio-economic barriers and access to education in Sussex Whether devolution could genuinely join up skills, infrastructure and growth Why Sussex should be leading the UK in sustainable land management What a successful Sussex in 2035 might look like 🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Jeremy Kerswell Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue 📣 Get involved Should Sussex lead the UK in green growth and land-based innovation? Can devolution fix transport, skills and infrastructure for rural communities? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events

    37 min
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  3. FEB 2

    #35: Growing A Global Business In Sussex Could Be So Much Easier

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode #35 Growing A Global Business In Sussex Could Be So Much Easier Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Matt Barker – Founder & CEO, MPB 🔍 Episode summary Richard is joined by Matt Barker, founder and chief executive of MPB, one of Sussex's biggest global business success stories - built from modest roots in Brighton and now operating at serious international scale. What began as an eBay side project while Matt was a student has grown into the world's largest platform for buying, selling and trading professional photography and video equipment, employing more than 500 people globally, with over half still based in Brighton. Matt talks candidly about why MPB succeeded because of Brighton's culture and creativity - and why it often succeeded in spite of the city's infrastructure, property market and lack of meaningful business engagement. The conversation ranges from devolution and leadership, to skills gaps, transport, commercial space, and his perception that there is a failure to recognise Sussex's own success stories until they're already global. "I don't think MPB would be what it is if it hadn't been founded in Brighton. But I also don't think Brighton really noticed us until about three years ago." This episode is about what it really takes to grow a business in Sussex - and what a future Sussex mayor will need to understand if devolution is going to deliver anything more than new structures and old habits. 🎯 Why this matters Matt argues that Sussex risks missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity if devolution is shaped by the same voices, the same reports, and the same transactional approaches to business. If Sussex wants growth that sticks, and spreads beyond Brighton, it needs to understand why so many businesses never make it past a certain point, and why those that do often have to look elsewhere for leadership support. This is a challenge to policymakers, councils and future mayors: listen earlier, engage properly, and fix the basics. 🧠 Topics covered include: How MPB grew from a student eBay project into a global platform Why Brighton's creativity and diversity mattered more than formal support The invisible ceiling facing Sussex businesses at 20–50 staff Why CEO-level support networks don't really exist locally Commercial property, listed buildings, and the constant fight for space What a Sussex mayor should actually understand about growth businesses Why devolution risks being shaped by the "usual suspects" Brighton's uneasy relationship with the rest of Sussex Transport, skills and connectivity; and what really holds growth back Why fixing cleanliness, perception and basic infrastructure matters more than shiny strategies 📚 Further reading and references MPB – company background and global platform 🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Matt Barker Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue 📣 Get involved Want devolution that actually works for businesses and places? Want Sussex leadership that understands how growth really happens? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events

    34 min
  4. #34: Devolution Is Only As Local As It Feels

    JAN 19

    #34: Devolution Is Only As Local As It Feels

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode #34 Devolution Is Only As Local As It Feels Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Cllr Julia Hilton – Deputy Leader, Hastings Borough Council 🔍 Episode summary Richard is joined by Cllr Julia Hilton, Deputy Leader of Hastings Borough Council and one of Sussex's most outspoken voices on local government reorganisation and devolution. Julia brings a fiercely place-based perspective, shaped by her background as a landscape architect, artist and community organiser. The conversation is unapologetically Hastings-first; not as a brand or 'policy problem', but as a lived place with strong neighbourhood identities, deep inequalities, creative energy and a long memory of top-down regeneration that hasn't landed well. "We don't just accept the status quo. We always want to test stuff … bringing that creativity and that sort of slight edginess to parts of East Sussex that can feel a bit comfortable." Together, Richard and Julia dig into what devolution could actually mean for Hastings, and what it absolutely must avoid. They explore the risks of losing local knowledge through council reorganisation, the dangers of chasing abstract growth metrics, and why things like retrofitting homes, buses that work, and neighbourhood trust may matter more than glossy skills strategies with acronyms nobody asked for. This is a conversation about power close to the ground, and whether Sussex's next chapter will be written with towns like Hastings, or merely about them. This episode is brought to you in partnership with: Let's Do Business Finance – an accredited British Business Bank delivery partner, providing Start Up Loans and Growth Guarantee loans from £500 to £150,000 to hundreds of Sussex businesses since 2004. By filling the finance gap left by high street lenders, they've helped new ventures launch, supported businesses to invest in growth, and sustained local jobs across Sussex and beyond. 👉 https://letsdobusinessfinance.co.uk 🎯 Why this matters "What people want to see in Hastings is … really good quality council housing and affordable housing, upgrading our council stock, celebrating our heritage, celebrating our green spaces, and making the most of all those … Pretty much everyone will agree on that." Julia's argues that devolution without trust, local knowledge and meaningful measures of success risks repeating the mistakes Hastings has already lived through. 🧠 Topics covered include: Hastings' topography — and how hills, green space and fragmentation shape communities Why regeneration has often felt done to rather than built with The erosion of trust through endless consultation with little change Political pluralism in Hastings; and what it says about trust in politics Skills, climate work and retrofitting as realistic economic pathways Youth employment in a small-business, seasonal economy The risk of devolution becoming a "hustle for our patch" Why transport and housing are the non-negotiable delivery tests The danger of losing neighbourhood knowledge in a new unitary system Hastings' role as a challenging, creative force in the Sussex story 📚 Further reading and references Hastings Borough Council – shaping places portfolio Index of Multiple Deprivation – East Sussex profiles Get Sussex Working Plan 🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Cllr Julia Hilton Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue Produced by: always possible 📣 Get involved Want devolution that actually reflects lived places? Want Sussex leadership shaped from the ground up? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events.

    31 min

  5. JAN 5

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

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode 33: Devolution Can Make Us More 'Sussex'. But It Is A Big Leadership Challenge Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP – Secretary of State for Business and Trade; MP for Hove & Portslade 🔍 Episode summary This episode opens a new year and a new series of Sussex And The City, recorded at a moment of political shift but strategic acceleration. Richard Freeman sits down with Peter Kyle MP – one of the most influential figures in the current government and a long-standing Sussex representative – to explore what devolution could actually mean for Sussex beyond the headlines. Peter reflects on his own Sussex story, growing up in Bognor Regis and West Sussex, leaving school with no qualifications, experiencing homelessness, and later finding opportunity through work, education and community organising. That lived experience runs through the conversation, shaping how he thinks about power, place, social mobility and leadership. The discussion ranges from the structural weaknesses of the Sussex economy – where ports, towns, universities and Gatwick all "point to London, not each other" – to the opportunities devolution could unlock if leadership is used to connect rather than centralise. This episode grapples with big questions: Can Sussex ever act as a single region? Can growth be genuinely inclusive? And what kind of leadership is needed to make devolution work for places that don't look or vote the same? "It's not about trying to change Sussex – just trying to make us more Sussex." This episode is brought to you in partnership with: Kreston Reeves – one of the UK's leading accountancy and advisory firms, and one of the first to achieve B Corp status. With offices in Brighton, Chichester and across the South East, Kreston Reeves works with ambitious businesses, charities and individuals across manufacturing, education, property, tech and the arts. From tax strategy and audit to succession planning and ESG reporting, their advice combines national expertise with deep local knowledge. 👉 krestonreeves.com 🎯 Why this matters Sussex is entering a long transition period. The mayoral election timetable may have shifted, but the decisions shaping the region's future are already being made. Peter argues that devolution is not a tidy fix, but a leadership test; one that requires bridging deep economic, geographic and political divides. "We are a divided set of communities – and that shouldn't be the case." The episode challenges the idea that growth alone is enough, asking how infrastructure, skills, housing, transport and opportunity can be aligned so that prosperity spreads rather than concentrates. 🧠 Topics covered include: Peter Kyle's Sussex upbringing and route into public life Why Sussex's economy fails to "add up to more than the sum of its parts" Coastal towns, rural communities and unequal access to opportunity Growth vs place: why GDP alone isn't enough The role of devolution in connecting ports, towns, universities and Gatwick AI, skills and why technology could either widen or close divides Leadership, collaboration and working across political difference Why devolution is a community enterprise, not a single-leader fix "The mayoralty isn't going to take power away from everywhere – but it will have the ability to facilitate." 📚 Further reading and references UK Government – industrial strategy (10-year framework) Peter Kyle visits University of Sussex OECD – regional development  OECD – decentralisation and regional development GOV.UK Institute for government – local growth plans (devolution context) OECD GOV.UK – secretary of state for business and trade (GOV.UK) UK Parliament – spoken contributions (Peter Kyle)    🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Peter Kyle MP Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey (Lo-Fi Arts) Production management: Letitia McConalogue 📣 Get involved Want to understand what devolution really means for Sussex? Want clearer, more human conversations about power and place? 👉 sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events.

    46 min
  6. #32: EMERGENCY PODCAST!

    12/04/2025

    #32: EMERGENCY PODCAST!

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode 32: EMERGENCY PODCAST! Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Martin Webb, independent candidate for Mayor of Sussex & Brighton   No Sussex mayor until 2028 The government is set to delay the first elections for newly created regional mayors in four areas - Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton. The BBC reports that ballots originally scheduled for May 2026 will now be held in 2028, with a formal announcement expected shortly.  🔗 Read the BBC report  These mayoralties are the political centrepiece of the government's drive to devolve power and fast-track regional growth. Mayors will chair new strategic authorities with powers over transport, housing, skills and, in some areas, policing. Pushing the polls back delays who will set priorities, who will bid for investment, and who will hold authority over major local programmes - just as unitary council reorganisation is being completed. Government reasoning vs political reaction The official explanation is that more time is needed to finish local government reorganisation so new authorities are properly set up before voters choose mayors. Those following the Sussex And The City project since May will recognise this as a familiar concern. But others think the move is politically charged. The Conservatives' James Cleverly has already accused the administration of "subverting democracy". Reform UK's Zia Yusuf suggested ministers were trying to blunt his party's chances, while the Liberal Democrats' Zoe Franklin warned "democracy delayed is democracy denied."   What this means for Sussex & Brighton Campaigns and candidates: The delay gives parties more time to select and prep candidates, but it also creates a longer campaign window and uncertainty for would-be contenders and local parties. It would not be a surprise if some of the announced candidates change over the next two years. Policy and delivery: With mayoral powers on hold, strategic decisions that require a regional political voice - major transport projects, strategic housing plans, and coordinated skills investment - may be deferred or handled piecemeal by existing councils. Local reorganisation: The stated reason - finishing unitary reorganisation - underscores how tightly linked the mayoral timetable is to structural changes at council level; Sussex's new mayoralty depended on those legal and administrative building blocks being in place. Political arithmetic: A later election could shift the advantage depending on national polling and local campaigning; opponents argue the delay will change the political landscape. What to watch next Formal announcement and rationale: The government's statement will be important for the detail; whether the delay is purely administrative or also strategic. Local reaction: Councils, business groups, civic organisations and candidates will respond; look for joint statements calling for clarity on timelines and transitional arrangements. Practical continuity: How will work on devolution, bids for investment and partnership arrangements be sustained during the gap? Who will be accountable for interim decisions? Election mechanics: Will the delay change the electoral system, timing with other polls, or the way the new authorities transition in 2027–28? A short verdict The postponement is a big procedural and political shift. If ministers are right that more time is needed for a lawful, orderly handover from two-tier councils to new unitaries, the delay may be sensible. But it will only be accepted by local voters if the extra time is used to finish the structural work and to show, with practical, visible plans, that the mayoralty will deliver better services and clearer local leadership.   Sussex And The City So, this was always a possibility, but is big news we didn't expect today. You tell us - would you like us to continue this project until the elections take place, or do you think we need to pause until nearer the time?   🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue 📣 Get involved Want a joined-up Sussex story? Want to help shape devolution so it actually works for people and places? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events.

    8 min
  7. #31: Why I Want To Be Mayor (Part Five)

    12/01/2025

    #31: Why I Want To Be Mayor (Part Five)

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode 31: Why I Want To Be Mayor (Part Five)  Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Martin Webb, independent candidate for Mayor of Sussex & Brighton 🔍 Episode summary In this wide-ranging conversation, Richard sits down with Martin Webb — a man whose CV could easily be many separate careers. Martin was a defining figure in Brighton's 90s and 00s nightlife, running clubs, bars and restaurants across the city. He has also ran his own local media empire, been a business mentor on Channel 4, a columnist for The Telegraph, a small business author, and, in a twist that surprises many, a frontline volunteer police sergeant for nearly a decade. Now he's running as the only declared independent candidate for Mayor of Sussex & Brighton - self-funding the campaign, clocking up millions of TikTok views, and arguing that Sussex needs "a very honest, grounded, authentic approach" untied to party politics. The conversation explores how his life in hospitality, policing and community work informs his vision for the new mayoralty; a role Martin describes as "not about me at all. It's about getting the best outcomes for Sussex and Sussex people." He has views on housing, anti-social behaviour, nightlife, farming, collaboration between towns, and the "post-Brighton" identity crisis Sussex needs to solve to make devolution work.   This episode is brought to you in partnership with: THE GIFT @ The Old Market Home of THE GIFT, a bold new winter feast-game-ritual-show running 3–21 December, step inside The Old Market in Hove for a 360° world of live music, cabaret artists, clowns, communal play and Sussex-made food from Mallow, Pio Mai and CLOUD NINE. Inspired by Columbia's Theatre of the Senses, America's Burning Man and Berlin's Social Muscle Club, THE GIFT is about connection, mischief and the messy joy of being alive. Get tickets this Christmas from 👉 theoldmarket.com 🎯 Why this matters "I want to be an independent now. I don't think the mayor needs to be aligned to one particular problem. I want to speak and act to do good for the people of Sussex." For many voters, the idea of a non-party mayor - one who refuses donors and funds the campaign personally - challenges the assumption that the mayoralty must be run by a big political machine. Martin argues that independence is not a gimmick, but the only way to escape party whipping and focus solely on place first, politics second. He also speaks frankly about the state of Sussex: "People are fed up with how dangerous our streets are, how much housing costs, how much of our environment is at risk from massive over-development." He says his proposed solutions - from Sussex Marshals to a countywide buying group - reflect his entrepreneurial background, his voluntary policing experience, and his belief that 'common-sense' collaboration has been missing. 🧠 Topics covered include: What independence really means in a region used to red–blue–yellow politics Why Martin left the Labour selection process How policing experience fuels his plans for safety, patrols and anti-social behaviour "Sussex Marshals" - volunteers to free up police time Tackling the housing crisis through brownfield-first development AirBnB controls and licensing Protecting rural Sussex from "disproportionate" mega-developments The future of nightlife and why towns need tailored NTE strategies A Sussex buying cooperative for small businesses How TikTok has made him unexpectedly popular with younger voters Overcoming anti-Brighton sentiment and building one Sussex story What Sussex could look like in 2046 if devolution works "From week one, I'll be tackling the crisis we have got with anti-social behaviour, theft and shoplifting." 📚 Further reading and references Martin Webb – campaign website Martin Webb on TikTok Martin Webb in Facebook Martin Webb on Instagram 🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Martin Webb Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue Recorded: Regency Radio, Lancing 📣 Get involved Want a joined-up Sussex story? Want to help shape devolution so it actually works for people and places? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events.

    36 min
  8. #30: Opportunity In Sussex Starts With Being Seen

    11/24/2025

    #30: Opportunity In Sussex Starts With Being Seen

    The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode 30: Opportunity In Sussex Starts With Being Seen Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Donna O'Toole — founder of August Recognition; co-founder of Rewards App 🔍 Episode summary In this week's episode, Richard meets Donna O'Toole - multi-award-winning entrepreneur, awards strategist and lifelong Sussex resident - whose journey from Arundel Castle to global business owner is as remarkable as it is rooted in place. Donna grew up in the grounds of Arundel Castle, where her family worked as part of the staff, before entering care at aged 15 and being given an unusual, life-shaping choice: foster care, a children's home, or what she recalls as "a home for girls with potential".   She took the third option, kickstarting a life defined by resilience, ambition and a razor-sharp instinct for spotting opportunity. By 19 she had founded Sussex's first dental nurse agency; in her 30s she returned to education, graduating in English Linguistics from the University of Sussex; and today she runs an international recognition consultancy from the tiny village of Chailey — proving, quite happily, that world-class businesses don't need glass towers. Richard and Donna explore Sussex's confidence problem, the county's quietly world-class business ecosystem, and why a future Mayor must pay attention to the overlooked arts of storytelling and narrative. Donna argues that too many Sussex businesses stay small not for lack of potential, but for lack of visibility, and that giving people the courage to "pitch up, not shrink down" could change the shape of our local economy. This episode is a generous, grounded and surprisingly emotional reminder that recognition isn't always vanity, it can be fuel for bigger things.   This episode is brought to you in partnership with: YMCA Downslink Group - For over a century, the YMCA has been supporting young people across Sussex and Surrey. Every night, they provide safe housing for more than 650 young individuals facing homelessness, offering not just shelter but also the support needed to rebuild their lives. Beyond housing, this charity delivers a range of services including mental health counselling through YMCA Dialogue, family mediation, and youth advice centres in Brighton & Hove and Crawley. Their e-wellbeing platform offers digital mental health resources tailored for young people.  They reach over 7,000 children, young people, and families each year, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their potential. To learn more or support their mission, visit ymcadlg.org. 🎯 Why this matters Sussex will soon elect its first ever Mayor; someone expected to champion the county, raise its national profile, and create space for ambition, growth and innovation across places that haven't always been encouraged to think big. Donna argues that starts with confidence: "You can achieve anything that you want to achieve, just so long as you believe in yourself and you set some goals and you work at it." And with visibility: "Aim high and pitch up. You don't need to always think local… you're serving your clients nationally. So why are you not getting national recognition?" Sussex isn't short of creativity, entrepreneurship or grit. But we are short of a shared narrative about success, and as Donna wants devolution to support a new strategy, confidence and culture change. 🧠 Topics covered include: Growing up in Arundel Castle, and how early instability shaped Donna's resilience The extraordinary "home for girls with potential" and its lifelong impact Starting Sussex's first dental nurse agency as a teenager Why awards can matter for business growth, leadership confidence and community impact How Sussex founders underplay their achievements The barriers holding back small businesses from competing nationally What the King's Awards for Enterprise tell us about real economic trends How the pandemic shifted recognition from financial metrics to people-first stories Why a Sussex Mayor must understand the power of storytelling, ambition and visibility How she thinks her new business will make recognition more inclusive The need for county-wide consistency in employer support Why success for Sussex must be defined by more than GDP or headcount "It's hard to read the label when you're sitting inside the jam jar." 📚 Further reading and references Donna's website August Recognition – awards & recognition consultancy The King's Awards for Enterprise Dent Global / Key Person of Influence 🎧 Production credits Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Donna O'Toole Sound design / editing / original music: Chris Thorpe-Tracey Production management: Letitia McConalogue Recorded: At Projects The Lanes, Brighton 📣 Get involved Want a joined-up Sussex story? Want to help shape devolution so it actually works for people and places? 👉 https://sussexandthecity.info — episodes, resources and events.

    31 min
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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.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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    37
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