Suffolk Devolution deal

December 8, 2022 0 Comments by Chris in Education Infrastructure Local Economy Opportunities for young people

The Suffolk Devolution deal was officially agreed with Government Minister Lee Rowley this afternoon. This involves a significant amount of new funding for Suffolk and powers. Particularly over skills and things like adult education. It will include a £480 million investment fund over 30 years.

This does represent in my view an opportunity for Suffolk and Ipswich. It must be taken.
In principle I’ve always believed in decisions being taken as closely as possible to the people affected by those decisions.

Suffolk will only ever achieve its true potential if Ipswich achieves its true potential. The new devolution settlement for Suffolk must involve a strong focus on Ipswich. I will work with whoever I need to in order to try and ensure that.

I’m hoping this new model will help us get more investment into key infrastructure projects. Whether road or rail. There is much to be done.

Part of this will involve a new democratically elected leader of Suffolk County Council.