A major shake-up of local government has been confirmed by ministers which will see all Norfolk councils scrapped and replaced by three authorities.  The seven district councils and one county council will be abolished under government plans, but what would replace them had been hotly contested. This page will update readers during the coming months.

What will the new council areas be?

• East Norfolk Council will consist of the existing Great Yarmouth and North Norfolk councils, along with parts of Broadland and South Norfolk.
• West Norfolk Council will be made up of the current Breckland and King’s Lynn and West Norfolk councils, along with parts of South Norfolk.
• Greater Norwich Council will expand the existing city authority by adding some sections of Broadland and South Norfolk.

When will things change? Elections for the authorities will take place in May 2027, with the new councils formally taking over responsibilities a year later.