Devolution and local government reorganisation

The Government's English Devolution White Paper presents a vision for all areas of England to benefit from greater decision-making powers, devolved from central government to the regions, through the creation of new regional, mayoral authorities and the reorganisation of local government.

All local authorities in Suffolk have been written to and invited to develop proposals for local government reorganisation. The letter is published on the Government’s website.

The Government launched its statutory consultation on the future of local government in Norfolk and Suffolk  and local people are encouraged to take part.

The Secretary of State is then expected to make his decision on new structures in March 2026, with new councils in place from April 2028.