Suffolk Devolution May Include Four Non Voting Expert Advisors

Hey, listen to this local news. Mayors can choose people outside the area. These people can join the new mayoral authority. They might come from councils or the NHS. Even the police commissioner could send someone.

The survey says these members offer expertise. They might know about travel or businesses. They’d advise, but wouldn’t get a vote. Four experts might be chosen for the project. The authority wants to fix transport problems. They will work with Great British Railways.

Suffolk MPs support better infrastructure. They want people to respond to the survey. Jenny Riddell-Carpenter supports better connections, stating that strong infrastructure helps the region. The Ely and Haughley junctions matter, improving connections around Felixstowe port.

Nick Timothy also wants to fix infrastructure. Reducing A14 traffic is essential, he says. Better transport helps the East of England. More freight needs to move by rail; Local roads need improvement as well. He wants safer routes for nearby towns.

Jack Abbott encourages everyone to speak up. Rail upgrades could bring in millions. They might also help Ipswich’s traffic. Moving freight via rail could ease road issues.