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Local Government Reorganisation

There are now two websites for the two proposals for local government reorganisation:

websites:

https://threecouncilsforsuffolk.org/ and

https://onesuffolkcouncil.co.uk/one-suffolk-one-council-one-stronger-future/

 

 

One Suffolk


The detailed business case was published yesterday and is available to view on the County Council website -

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/saving-suffolk-39.4-million-a-year-and-enhancing-local-services-one-suffolk-plan-revealed


For further insight into the proposal submitted by the County Council please watch / live stream Suffolk County Council's extraordinary meeting taking place on 16th September.  The meeting papers have now been published and are available on the County Council website and linked below.  

https://committeeminutes.suffolk.gov.uk/DocSetPage.aspx?MeetingTitle=(16-09-2025), The Cabinet

Details of webasting can be found on the County Council website linked below.

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/the-council-and-its-committees/county-council/webcasting  

 

Three Councils for Suffolk

East Suffolk Council plan to take a report to full council on 24th September. Use this link to their committee page for more details on how to watch.   

West Suffolk Council - Use this link to their council meetings live stream page.   

Babergh / Mid Suffolk -  here is a link to their democratic services page with details of up and coming meetings for information. 

Ipswich Borough Council - the decision about submitting proposals to government will be taken on the evening of 24th September at Ipswich Town Hall.  There will be a debate which starts at 6 pm and then a formal decision made by the Executive which will meet after Council finishes.  The meeting is open to the public and audio recordings taken and published on their website.