Commenting on the government’s announcement that it intends to create three unitary councils for Norfolk - West Norfolk, Greater Norwich Council, and East Norfolk - James Wild MP said:
“The government's policy to impose local government reorganisation has been chaotic and costly at a time when people want a focus on the day job of fixing potholes, delivering social services, special educational needs, adult learning, cleaning the streets, and supporting our high streets and economy.
“During this process, my priority has been ensuring efficient, accountable, and financially sustainable services reflecting local needs. I support a new unitary for West Norfolk based in King’s Lynn as it offers the potential for more locally innovative services, providing greater accountability, and supporting economic opportunities and investment.
“In selecting the three unitary model and making this decision, the Secretary of State has confirmed the government believes this proposal can be delivered on a sustainable financial basis and the funding must ensure that is the case.”
