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Dec 16, 2024 · The government's devolution white paper is also likely to mean Norfolk and Suffolk would share an elected mayor. Under the reforms two-tier council areas, such as Norfolk and Suffolk, will be abolished and replaced by new unitary councils and 'strategic authorities'. A mayor would have control over 'big ticket' items such as housing, planning and transport.

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2 days ago · The Government has confirmed that 30 councils facing exceptional financial hardship will be given additional support to protect services and ensure their sustainability. The struggling authorities were informed on Thursday that they have been granted financial flexibilities through a process known ...

Jan 16, 2024 · Erosion at Happisburgh (Image: Nicola Bayless). Rob Goodliffe, manager of Coastwise - a North Norfolk District Council initiative managing erosion – said: “The strategic policy for the coast at Happisburgh has for many years been to seek to slow erosion where it is possible to do so, but also seek to support the community to …

5 days ago · The council's budget includes £45.3m of savings, and £108.8m investment into services. Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council (Image: Norfolk County Council). Leader Kay Mason Billig said the council was having to do "more with less" every year and called for fairer funding from the government.

3 days ago · Car park fees are set to rise at some of Norfolk's busiest beaches and market towns after just one person wrote to object to the plans. North Norfolk District Council has voted to approve the higher fares, which will come in at sites across the district including in …

Jan 20, 2025 · Parents appealed more than 455 decisions over placements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in 2024. The cost of such placements - providing specialist education for children who have specific needs - are placing an increasing strain on the County Hall finances, prompting it to spend …

Dec 12, 2024 · The prospect of councils being abolished and redrawn in the biggest shake-up of local government in Norfolk and Waveney since 1974 is expected to take a significant step forward within days.. The imminent publication of a government white paper will trigger jostling for position as to which councils would continue to exist and which could disappear.