Suffolk delays devolution decision amid mayoral election rumours

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:55 · Archive

Suffolk County Council has postponed its devolution decision to 12 November.

Suffolk County Council has postponed a decision on devolution to 12 November, following rumours that mayoral elections could be held earlier than planned.

The delay comes as the council continues discussions with Norfolk over funding arrangements and the structure of local authority powers under any devolution agreement.

How it is being reported

• Suffolk delays devolution decision over rumours of earlier mayoral electionsSuffolk County Council delays its devolution decision to November 12 amid mayoral election rumours and talks with Norfolk over funding and authority plans.East Anglian Daily Times · 7 Oct, 16:21
• Suffolk delays devolution decision over rumours of earlier mayoral electionsSuffolk County Council delays its devolution decision to November 12 amid mayoral election rumours and talks with Norfolk over funding and authority plans.Ipswich Star · 7 Oct, 16:21

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