Hundreds of people have had their say over Norfolk's devolution deal - but controversy continues to surround the proposed changes.

Norfolk County Council would not provide a precise figure on how many have taken part in the public consultation over the county deal.

But it is understood hundreds have responded to the public consultation, although critics continue to claim the questions are one-sided.

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The deal would see Norfolk get £600m over the next three decades and a directly-elected leader at the county council.

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County council leader Andrew Proctor said: "We have a real opportunity to unlock significant long-term funding for Norfolk, which will give us greater freedom in how we use devolved money and powers to meet local needs.

"Devolution will also give Norfolk much more influence with the government.

"The government is clear this is just the start of a journey. Experience from areas which have already agreed deals shows this should open the door to more funding and more powers."

The consultation is at www.norfolk.gov.uk/norfolkcountydeal until March 20.

But Steve Morphew, leader of the opposition Labour group at County Hall, said: "This is a poor and biased consultation on a poor and inadequate deal. Norfolk is being sold a dud."

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Others, including John Fuller, Conservative leader of South Norfolk Council, have said the deal lacks ambition.

And Norfolk MPs raised concerns at the role of the districts in the process at a recent meeting.

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Former prime minister Liz Truss, who was at the meeting, said: "I'm a great believer in devolution.

"Having spent 10 years in Whitehall I can tell you it doesn't always know best.

"I want a positive outcome with all of the different councils in Norfolk working together, because they all have a different role to play and we need something that works for the people of Norfolk."