Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority

The Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority is a proposed combined authority in eastern England.[1] The proposal is linked to the English Devolution Bill, first outlined in 2024 by the Starmer ministry.[2] The region would have a directly elected mayor.[3] The first election will be held in May 2026.[4]

Proposed composition

The combined authority will contain:[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Cobas, Alba (2025-10-29). "Norfolk and Suffolk take next step towards devolution". Norfolk ALC. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  2. ^ "English Devolution White Paper". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. ^ "Who wants to become the first Mayor of Suffolk and Norfolk?". BBC News. 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ^ "Norfolk and Suffolk devolution consultation". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  5. ^ "Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority". Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  6. ^ "What would a regional mayor mean for Norfolk and Suffolk?". BBC News. 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-10-30.