Essex residents are invited to share feedback on proposed devolution. It would shift powers and funding locally. Essex County Council Seeks Views on Local Devolution Plans Essex, Thurrock, and Southend want a new authority. It’s called the Mayoral Combined County Authority, and they’ve asked the government to join a special program focusing on local control.…
Ipswich authority suggested after devolution announcement. A local businessman urges nearby towns to consider joining. Ipswich Businessman Supports Greater Ipswich Authority Plans Ipswich wants a “Greater Ipswich” authority. It would replace the current local government. This follows a government announcement about devolution. Kesgrave isn’t happy with the “Greater Ipswich” idea. Mark Ling thinks people should…
New mayoral authority in Suffolk may appoint four experts to advise on key issues like transport and business. 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…
Have your say on Cheshire’s future! Consultation on devolution plans seeks public input on key aspects until April. Cheshire Devolution Plans Spark Consultation, Shaping County’s Future They started a discussion about giving more power to Cheshire and Warrington. The government wants to speed up this process, naming it a priority area for this change. The…
Wells City Council takes control of green spaces to protect local services & save Somerset council money. Wells Gains Control of Green Spaces in Somerset Devolution Plan Somerset Council had money troubles last year. They asked towns to manage local services. This would help avoid big budget cuts, as the council faced a large financial…
Breckland Council pauses parking charge plans due to local government reorganization and strong community opposition. Breckland Council Halts Parking Charge Plans in Thetford Dereham Swaffham The council stopped new parking fees. Breckland Council announced a “pause.” They cited local government changes as the reason. People heavily opposed the parking charge plans, and businesses really disliked…
Borrett hired by Breckland Council for devolution work after leaving Norfolk County Council leadership role. Bill Borrett Takes Devolution Role After County Hall Exit Bill Borrett left Norfolk County Council last month. He used to handle public health there. Kay Mason Billig leads the County Hall. She said Borrett’s views on devolution made his job…
New devolution deal means mayoral election in 2026 and more power shifted from London to Cheshire and Warrington councils. Cheshire and Warrington Gain Power in Devolution Deal Hey, listen to this! Cheshire and Warrington are in a big government program focusing on shifting power away from London. This means they’ll have a mayoral election in…