Devolution in Norfolk
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
Published: 17 March 2025
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper. This sets out plans to move power out of Westminster and back to local communities, ensuring that every part of England is covered by devolution. The local council leaders from Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have since written to government expressing their interest in taking forward devolution within their area through the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority, with the first election for a Mayor taking place in May 2026. Before taking a decision on whether to proceed with the making of the necessary legislation, the government is seeking views from interested parties, including those who live and work in the area.
The deadline is 13 April 2025.
The link to find out more and complete the consultation Devolution Consultation