Norfolk devolution and local government reform updates

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The Government is consulting on its devolution proposals for Norfolk and Suffolk.
The consultation is open from 10am Monday 17 February until 11.59pm on Sunday 13 April.
To find out more, visit Norfolk and Suffolk devolution.
To have your say, visit the Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Consultation page.
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Norfolk announced as priority area
You can read the minister's letter to Norfolk councils about local government reorganisation on GOV.UK
The story so far:
- In December 2022, Norfolk County Council agreed an in-principle devolution deal with the then Government. This would have seen powers and funding transferred from Westminster to Norfolk.
- On 12 September 2024, the newly elected Government halted the Norfolk deal. Ministers advised the council that they did not support the idea of single county deals with an elected council leader.
- Talks were offered on an alternative devolution model and ministers signalled their desire to see a Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral combined authority.
- On 16 December 2024, the Government published its devolution white paper and announced a priority programme for areas interested in devolution and local government reform. The Government wants to replace county and district councils in two-tier areas like Norfolk with unitary authorities, which run all services.
- On 9 January 2025, Norfolk's full council discussed and then the cabinet agreed to submit an application to be part of the priority programme. Read more about the 9 January meeting.