Rother District Council serves a diverse area of East Sussex, covering the historic market town of Battle, the coastal communities of Bexhill and Rye, and a wide rural hinterland of villages, farmland and protected landscapes. The district sits within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, giving the council a strong focus on environmental stewardship, heritage protection and sustainable development.

Rother is a district with a mixed economy - tourism, small businesses, agriculture, creative industries and coastal regeneration all play a role. The council works closely with local partners, community organisations and regional bodies to support economic growth, improve infrastructure and maintain high‑quality public services across a geographically varied area.