Norfolk & Suffolk Devolution Public Consultation THE CONSULTATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED Online Survey Review and Analysis Final Report - September 2016 (See/download the above report at the foot of this page - pdf file) ________________ Meetings to discuss the future
of the Norfolk and Suffolk devolution proposals will begin shortly;
West Norfolk is due to come to a decision on Thursday 17 November 2016. ________________________ What is Devolution? Devolution is the passing of powers, and some cases funding, from Government to a Local Authority to provide certain key services locally. In Suffolk and Norfolk these will be delivered by a Combined Authority. What is a Combined Authority? A Combined Authority is a legal partnership of Local Authorities, which in this case to be established with an elected Mayor. The Combined Authority will be the vehicle to deliver the devolved services in Suffolk and Norfolk. It will become in effect a fourth tier of Local Government. What is an Elected Mayor? The Mayor will be elected by the public and they will be responsible for helping the Combined Authority deliver its strategic functions below. What services will be the responsibility of the Combined Authority? Flood Defence and Coastal Management – Learning Skills, Education, Apprentices and Employment- Business Support - Health & Social Care – Public Service Reform – Housing and Planning -Transport – Electronic Communications *This is not exhaustive as this may evolve and be added to over time How will the Combined Authority be funded? The Combined Authority will in part be funded by Government. It may also be funded by the retention locally of Business Rates and through your Council Tax bills as a levy. What is the Consultation about? You are being asked your views on the how this Combined Authority will function. Also how you would like to see the Combined Authority and Mayor held to account. This is known as the Scheme of Governance. It is also an important opportunity to put your views on Devolution and the Combined Authority to Government before the arrangement is ratified. The Consultation closed on 23rd August 2016. |
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