Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority
The Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority (CCA) will bring together Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council and a directly elected Mayor to drive long-term prosperity for both counties. This new partnership will focus on major strategic issues that affect the whole region, including transport, skills, housing, economic growth, climate resilience, and public service reform.
The Mayor and council leaders will work collectively through regular, publicly accessible meetings. Some powers will be shared across the CCA, while others, such as creating a Local Transport Plan or setting a Spatial Development Strategy, will rest directly with the Mayor.
Key responsibilities of the CCA include improving transport and infrastructure, supporting adults to gain new skills, unlocking land for housing, revitalising town centres, and boosting business growth through a Local Growth Plan. The Authority will also work with a new Business Board to attract investment and strengthen key sectors such as clean energy, agri-food and digital technology.
Environmental priorities will focus on sustainability, nature recovery and climate resilience. While health and social care services remain with existing partners, the CCA will support efforts to improve wellbeing and reduce inequalities. Local councils will continue delivering day‑to‑day services.
