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Prolific property developer John Howard announces Norfolk-Suffolk mayoral candidacy
John Howard, the man behind multiple high-profile property developments in Ipswich, including the Great White Horse Hotel and the Winerack, is the first to announce his Conservative candidacy bid for the combined authority mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council to set aside £1.9m war chest to push single authority proposal
Suffolk County Council is set to approve a £1.9 million budget proposal next week to fund its planned reorganisation of Suffolk's local councils, with residents invited to have their say through a new survey.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk council leader warns against 'postcode lottery' in council speech, Ipswich council leader disagrees
Suffolk County Council's leader has used his annual meeting speech to criticise proposals for multiple new councils, warning they would create a postcode lottery of essential services.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Power grab' accusations fly as Suffolk councils battle over devolution plans
Suffolk County Council has refused to debate a three-council proposal, as council leaders exchange barbs over the future shape of local government in Suffolk.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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District and borough councils unanimously reject county's single 'mega-council' proposal
The county's five district and borough councils have rejected plans for one Suffolk-wide unitary authority, saying multiple councils would better serve local communities.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Borough Council and opposition leaders reject Suffolk County Council's single authority plan
Suffolk Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group and Ipswich Borough Council leaders have publicly rejected Suffolk County Council's proposal for a single unitary authority, calling for more localised governance instead.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council propose single council for all of Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will submit plans for one unitary authority to replace the current six councils, arguing it would make services "simpler, cheaper and quicker."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk business leaders invited to exclusive devolution webinar
Eastern Powerhouse is hosting a free online event on Tuesday 25 February to help local businesses understand and prepare for upcoming devolution changes.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Kesgrave Council chair's isolationist stance ignores devolution reality
While three main political parties in Ipswich have united behind plans for a Greater Ipswich unitary council, the chair of Kesgrave Town Council maintains his 15,000-resident town should remain independent – a position that appears increasingly detached from economic reality.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Government opens public consultation on Suffolk and Norfolk devolution plans
The government has launched a public consultation on proposals to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority spanning Norfolk and Suffolk, with residents invited to share their views until 13 April.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council creates new cabinet to lead devolution transition
Suffolk County Council has appointed Cllr Richard Rout to lead the county's devolution plans and local government reforms, in what will be the biggest change to local governance in 50 years.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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May local elections scrapped as Suffolk fast-tracked for devolution shake-up
The government has cancelled this year's local elections as Suffolk and Norfolk are fast-tracked for devolution and a complete overhaul of local democracy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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