News releases from Great Yarmouth Borough Council about local government reorganisation

The Government today announced its 'minded to' decision to progress a three unitary model for Norfolk as part of its Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans, stating that it believes this structure would provide the best outcomes for residents of Norfolk.

Response from Carl Smith, Leader of the Council, to the 18 December letter from Alison McGovern MP, Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, to areas undergoing local government reorganisation.

Communities across Norfolk are being encouraged to take part in a once-in-a-generation consultation on the future of Local Government in the county, which launched today (November 19).

Great Yarmouth Borough councillors have voted to endorse a proposal for three new unitary councils for Norfolk as part of the Government's plan for local government reorganisation.

A partnership of six local councils has published a shared proposal which, if implemented, would see the creation of three new unitary authorities in Norfolk

Joint statement from the leaders of Breckland District Council, Broadland District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, North Norfolk District Council and Norwich City Council on the three-unitary model for local government reorganisation.

Communities are being invited to share their priorities to help shape a strong, shared vision for the future of local government in Norfolk - one that puts local people, place and progress right at the heart of how council services are run.

The Government has responded to our joint proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk, which we will now examine in detail over the coming days.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has endorsed a three-unitary model for Norfolk, as set out in the Interim Plan presented to councillors at a full council meeting this evening (March 20).