Rationale for scoring: 3 unitary authorities

• 1 unitary authority: strongly disagree
• 2 unitary authorities: strongly disagree
• 3 unitary authorities: strongly agree

Designed for local accountability

The three-unitary model provides great democratic accountability than the other proposals, ensuring residents can easily identify and contact their local elected members and make their voices heard.

Neighbourhood-level structures

Each proposed council will deliver specific local shaped frameworks for community engagement, including enhanced roles for town and parish councils and new democratic models for unparished urban areas.

Reflects feedback on visibility and access

Engagement findings show residents value knowing their councillors and having decisions made by people who understand their community.

Closer decision-making

Councils will operate at a scale that allows decisions to be made nearer to communities, improving responsiveness and trust.

Empowers local identity

The model respects cultural and historic importance, anchoring councils in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and King's Lynn while supporting neighbourhood-level influence.