Devolution is about giving our region greater control over key areas of our economy such as spending on roads and transport links, housing, skills and social care.
The Norfolk Chamber Board strongly believes that the devolution deal offers our region a prime opportunity to secure thefunding to enable the local business community to deliver greater economic growth, jobs and a better future for Norfolk, whilst having the ability to make decisions at a local level.
Jonathan Cage, President of Norfolk Chamber said: “We acknowledge that the deal on the table is not ideal, however we appreciate that this is the deal we must work with right now. The deal is only the starting point to help bring additional investment into our county – and we believe that this may lead to more opportunities in the future. It is therefore imperative that we take advantage of this opportunity to claim greater powers for our region and the ability to shape our own future.”
The first formal public consultation period ends on 23 August, so there is still time to get your opinion heard – click here to have your say.
However continued support from businesses is still needed to ensure that the business voice is clearly heard and this golden opportunity becomes a reality. In addition to completing the consultation survey it would help the business case if you added your business voice to that of the Norfolk Chamber by submitting your own letter of support to Andy Wood, the Independent Chair of the East Anglia Leaders Group, to be sent to the Secretary of State. Click here for a suggested outline template for your letter.
Norfolk needs additional funding – this is a route to get that funding and it is on the table now. Let’s grab it with both hands.
