A former council headquarters has been sold for more than £2 million.

Pelham House in St Andrew's Lane, Lewes, once home to East Sussex County Council, will be used as a training and conference facility by the company Lewes Subud Centre.

The Grade-II listed building, which dates back to the 16th Century was put on the market earlier this year.

The building was bought by the council in 1928 and has been used as chambers and committee rooms since 1938.

Council bosses decided the building no longer served their uses and will relocate to County Hall in Lewes in October to save money and centralise services.

Councillor Daphne Bagshawe, deputy leader of the council, said: "Pelham House is a fine building and much loved but it simply was not serving the needs of the council and our residents.

"The sale allows us to direct investment into our schools and roads, save annual running costs and ensure the council operates more efficiently and effectively."

Harvey Peters, spokesman for Subud, said: "We are delighted this superb building will effectively stay in public use.

"We consider activities and events that can be held at the building will be of great benefit to the community of Lewes."