Devolution

Consultation on Mayoral Combined County Authority

On 5 February 2025 it was announced that Suffolk is on the new fast-track Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) resulting in an election of a Mayor (covering Suffolk and Norfolk) in May 2026.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has started a consultation on this matter which we would like to bring to your attention.  The deadline is 23.50 on 13th April and the easiest way to submit a representation is online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/norfolk-and-suffolk-devolution

To read the letter from Government to Suffolk contains more details on developing plans for re-organisation, supporting places through change, timelines and next steps for interim plans and full proposals please use this link