LGR and Devolution for Norfolk

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

The Government has now announced its decision on the future structure of local government in Norfolk.

This means that three new unitary councils will be created for the county. These councils will be responsible for delivering all local government services in their areas.

For residents, businesses and anyone who needs council support or services, it is important to know that nothing changes at the moment. Your council services will continue as normal, and you should keep contacting us in the usual ways.

There will now be a transition period where councils across Norfolk work together to plan and prepare for the new arrangements. Any changes to how services are delivered will be carefully planned and communicated well in advance.

Our priority throughout this process is to make sure residents continue to receive reliable, high-quality services.

We will update this page as more information becomes available.

Below you can find links to the proposals Broadland District Council, as part of Future Norfolk, and South Norfolk Council submitted to the government

 

Devolution

Devolution is the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government. It is important because it ensures that decisions are made closer to the local people, communities and businesses they affect. For our area, the proposal is for powers to be devolved to a new ‘Strategic Authority’ for Norfolk and Suffolk, overseen by a newly elected Mayor for the area.

The Government began a public consultation on devolution in February 2025, which will remain open for comments until 13 April 2025.

Broadland District Council: You can view Broadland District Council's response to the Norfolk and Suffolk devolution consultation which was agreed at its Council meeting on 20 March 2025.

South Norfolk Council: You can view South Norfolk Council's response to the Norfolk and Suffolk devolution consultation which was agreed at its Council meeting on 18 March 2025.