Share your thoughts and shape the future of local government in Norfolk

Overview

The Government wants to see all eight councils in Norfolk replaced with fewer, unitary councils - which are responsible for all services in their area.

This is a unique opportunity to rethink how local public services in Norfolk can best meet future needs and aspirations.

This is a major decision for the Government to make. At Norfolk County Council we don't want to jump to any conclusions - we want to look at all the evidence first before suggesting what approach we think will work best.

Local government reorganisation gives us the opportunity to create effective and high-quality public services for the people of Norfolk. We also strongly believe that the shape of local government should focus on the needs and ambitions of local people, with simpler, more sustainable approaches that provide value for money. So rather than fussing about structures and getting bogged down by bureaucracy we want to focus on the wider picture.

The needs of local people should shape the local government structure, not the other way around.

Why your views matter

Your feedback is crucial in shaping local government to better reflect the needs and priorities of our communities. We will use your feedback to develop a vision for local government in Norfolk and work on more detail over the summer before giving a final proposal to the Government in the autumn.

This is your chance to influence our proposals at an early stage and your opinions matter to us. If you’re interested in hearing more and keeping up with local government reorganisation, then sign up to receive Your Norfolk Extra, our monthly news bulletin sent direct to your inbox. You can find the link at the bottom of this page.

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

What happens next

Thank you to everyone who sent us their thoughts. We’re analysing the responses and the findings will be reported to county councillors in June 2025. We’ll update this page with the findings report as soon as it is published.