Sam Chapman-Allen, leader of Breckland Council, said it was "odd" the government was ready to abolish and redraw councils before reshaping the most costly service local government provides.

Sam Chapman-Allen, leader of Breckland Council (Image: Breckland District Council)

All eight of Norfolk's councils could be abolished and replaced under the biggest local government shake-up in 50 years, under Labour's plans to devolve powers from Whitehall.

That would see elections for a new mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk in 2026 and elections for the new unitary councils........

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