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DEVOLUTION AND A COMBINED MAYORAL AUTHORITY
The powers of the Combined Mayoral Authority will be devolved from Central Government, enabling the Authority to make strategic decisions specific to the region and decide on its own funding priorities.
The elected Mayor would work with the existing County Councils of both counties until they, and the borough/district councils, are replaced by Unitary Authorities created by the proposed Local Government Reorganisation. Decisions would be taken by nominated members of the County and once formed, Unitary Councils and the elected Mayor.
There is provision for undefined other organisations to be involved in the Combined Mayoral Authority and some ‘can be given voting rights at the discretion of the Combined Authority.’
Martlesham Parish Council urges residents take part in the consultation on the Combined Mayoral Authority which can be found here:
Further information can be found here:-
Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution - Have your say
Direct link to the survey:
Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Survey
The deadline for responses is 13th April 2025 23:59.
Unitary Authorities will be created to replace the current County/ District/Borough and City Councils. In Suffolk, Suffolk County Council, the District Councils and Ipswich Borough Council will be replaced by one or more Unitary Councils. The aim is to provide more efficient public services, end the overlap of multiple district, borough and county councils and deliver better value for money for residents.
Suffolk County Council, District Councils and Ipswich Borough Council submitted their initial proposals for devolution on 21 March 2025 in accordance with the government timetable.