Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority

Summary

The Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority is a planned strategic authority and combined county authority for the ceremonial counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in eastern England. The authority is expected to be established in 2026. Its creation is linked to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, first outlined in a white paper in 2024 by the Starmer ministry. The authority will have a directly elected mayor who will be a member of the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions. The first mayoral election is expected to be held in May 2028.