Decision details

RESOLVED:1) That the submission of the Norfolk Letter of Intent be noted and endorsed.

2) That progress towards a joint Norfolk and Suffolk devolution deal be continued.

3) That the proposed functions for inclusion in the devolution negotiations as outlined in Section 3 of the report and updated in accordance with the additional paper distributed to all Members be supported.

4) That it be noted that it will be a requirement that the Borough Council joins and participates fully in a ‘Combined Authority’ for Norfolk and Suffolk in the event that an attractive devolution agreement is reached.

5) That the Leader be authorised to pursue negotiations on behalf of the Borough Council to help to secure a devolution deal for Norfolk and Suffolk with Government – for the avoidance of doubt this authority does not extend to conceding any existing Borough Council functions or powers without separate and prior authorisation by this Cabinet and Council.

6) That a further report be brought forward on the matter for a decision to be taken by Council.