SUSSEX remains set to gain an MP under proposals for a shake-up of England’s electoral map.

The Boundary Commission is calling on voters to have their say in the second public consultation on constituency boundaries, which is now open until April 4.

Under the plans, Sussex will return a total of 17 MPs to Parliament, as opposed to the 16 MP’s which currently represent constituencies in East and West Sussex.

The constituencies of Worthing West and East Worthing and Shoreham will be separated to become Worthing and Shoreham.

One constituency will also cross the boundary between East Sussex and West Sussex.

The Boundary Commission has proposed that this constituency contain electors from three districts (Lewes, Mid Sussex, and Wealden), combining the towns of East Grinstead and Uckfield.

Secretary to the Boundary Commission for England, Tim Bowden, said: “The 2023 Boundary Review will rebalance the number of electors represented by each MP.

"It’s important that the constituencies we shape reflect your local community as best as possible.

"We received over 34,000 responses during our first consultation last year which are available online for the public to read and comment on.

"We’re inviting more people to have their say in our current secondary consultation, which is open now until 4 April."

Members of the public can submit views on the proposals for their area via the consultation website bcereviews.org.uk, or in person at a hearing. The Commission will hold 32 public hearings around the country throughout the consultation period.