On 5th February, I again called for a Greater Ipswich Council as part of the Government’s new, ambitious devolution deal. The Government’s plans offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to give autonomy back to our local communities.
A Greater Ipswich unitary authority, given the right powers and resources, can become a real force in our region, allowing us to attract significant new investment, deliver desperately needed infrastructure, and regenerate our town and the surrounding area.
I will continue to work with local and national politicians and other key stakeholders to ensure we take full advantage of a settlement that is committed to transferring economic, social, and political decision-making away from Westminster, and into the hands of local people.
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