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Powering Devolution in the East

Powering Devolution in the East

DEVO EAST NETWORK LAUNCH - 5TH FEBRUARY

Why get involved with Devo East?

Devo East is a unique forum for political and business leaders and professionals in the East of England to come together to share knowledge, expertise, creative opportunities, and be part of the debate on devolution and what it can deliver.

The Devo East Network provides for valuable exchange but is also a place to have fun, network and learn.

What is Devo East?

Devo East is a new network dedicated to securing better outcomes for people, places, and businesses across Eastern England.

We believe the East has been underpowered and underrepresented for too long — and we’re here to change that.

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Devo East Network Launch

On Thursday 5th February 2026 we hosted our Devo East Network Launch in Stowmarket.

We were joined by an expert panel of speakers including:

  • Jack Abbott MP, Ipswich

  • Simon Kaye, Director of Policy and Research, Re:State

  • Dotty McLeod, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Journalist and Presenter

  • Adam Fox, Prospective Mayoral Candidate, Greater Essex

  • Carli Harper, Prospective Mayoral Candidate, Norfolk and Suffolk

  • Gill Morris, Devo Agency, Executive Chair & Co-Founder

The consensus around the room was clear: the East is ready for greater

devolution and place-based power - despite delays to the process. We

discussed everything from infrastructure challenges, the huge

opportunities presented by our clean energy potential, and why its

important that communities feel that they benefit from clean energy.

Devo Agency co-founder Gill Morris importantly highlighted that when

devolution works, it brings pace. It lets people’s voices be heard and

gives government a clearer line of sight into what works on the ground.

Accountability loops get shorter. Investment starts to match local

priorities. But none of this will happen without collaboration and

partnership - which the Devo East Network aims to foster.

Read Paul Beckford’s event summary below

Devo East Launch Blog

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