DEVOLUTION

Norfolk told to join with Suffolk for devo deal

Norfolk CC has been told by the Government that it should explore a joint mayoral devolution proposal with Suffolk if it wants a level three deal.

By Paul Marinko, William Eichler | 14 October 2024
Jim McMahon © parliament.uk

Norfolk CC has been told by the Government that it should explore a joint mayoral devolution proposal with Suffolk if it wants a level three deal.

The council's leader Kay Mason Billig has been in fresh talks with the new Government after Labour ministers last month scrapped the directly-elected county leader devolution deals agreed with the Conservatives.  

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