Next Steps

Future Norfolk road into the distance

In March 2026, the Government confirmed its "minded to" decision to support the creation of three new unitary Councils in Norfolk.

Details of next steps are still being confirmed but we expect:

Spring 2026: Necessary changes in legislation start to be made, concluding in the Autumn of 2026
2027: New authorities set up in shadow form, with elections in May 2027
2028: New authorities go live and take over from existing councils