Have your say on the future of local government in Norfolk

The Government has launched a statutory consultation on how local government in Norfolk should be structured — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape how local services are delivered.

Norfolk currently has seven district councils and one county council. The consultation considers options to replace these with one, two or three new unitary councils, that each would be responsible for all local services in their areas.

The consultation will run for seven weeks until Sunday 11 January 2026, and can be accessed here - Consultation on local government reorganisation in Norfolk - GOV.UK.

Norfolk County Council believes that one council for Norfolk offers the strongest and most sustainable future. It would save around £40 million a year by reducing duplication - money that can be reinvested in frontline services. It would keep vital countywide services, such as children's services, adult social care and highways, joined up and focused on improvement, while aligning with partners such as the police, health and fire — all of which already operate across the same Norfolk footprint. One council would also empower communities to shape local priorities and keep services rooted in local areas, while giving Norfolk the scale, stability and leadership needed to attract investment and deliver fair, sustainable growth.

You can find out more about our proposal at www.norfolk.gov.uk/onecouncil.