£600m 'County Deal' for Norfolk to be considered by councillors
Councillors will consider the next steps for a deal which will bring new powers and greater investment to Norfolk
Last updated 10th Jan 2023
A deal which will bring millions of pounds to the county of Norfolk, along with additional decision-making powers, is to be discussed by councillors next week.
The County Deal will create a £600m investment fund to be spent over the next 30 years and allow voters in Norfolk to directly elect the leader of the County Council.
There will be £7m spent to help bring brownfield sites in the county back into use, as well as £5.9m this year to improve housing and for renegeration projects.
The basic structure of the deal has already been officially agreeing with the government, however councillors need to vote on the idea and set the terms for a public consultation, which will run from February 6.
County Council leader Councillor Andrew Proctor, who agreed to the deal in-principle last month, said:
“Norfolk is well positioned to gain additional powers and money to improve people’s lives, thanks to the County Deal we have agreed in principle with the Government.
“The aim is for decisions and funding previously controlled in Westminster to be agreed in Norfolk, for Norfolk.
“Striking a deal will help us to boost our economy through more jobs, training, housing and development, to improve our transport network and to support our environment.
“Getting to this point shows that the Government sees Norfolk as a can-do county. I’m confident that we can make a success of this and that more powers and funding would follow.”