Material planning considerations It must be noted that when considering planning applications (and related matters) only relevant planning considerations can be taken into account. Councillors and their officers must adhere to this important principle which is set out in legislation and Central Government guidance. Material planning considerations include: Statutory provisions contained in planning acts and… Read more

I wanted to provide you with an update of what West Suffolk Council has been doing so far in respect of the Local Plan. Importantly, the council has not yet began looking at any of the detail of where new housing growth should go or how many houses individual towns or villages should have. As… Read more

Close to 1000 young people will be able to take part in a free programme of activities this summer, designed to support West Suffolk families. Parents and carers throughout West Suffolk may be eligible to benefit from a free holiday clubs programme for children and young people over the school summer break. The Government’s Holiday… Read more

Many of you will have seen the news of the national issue of shortages in workforces both in the private and public sector due to COVID. In addition, many businesses and councils have had issues with recruiting and retaining HGV and HCV drivers. This is at a time with summer holidays and of course people… Read more

1. Overview 1.1 This is a response to the Parliamentary Boundary Review which significantly affects where we live. The proposals can be found here https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/2023-review/eastern/ Please feel free to use any or all of this text to make your own views known to the boundary commission. 1.2 It is understand the need for electoral equality… Read more

Each district councillor has a locality budget each year. As a newbie I asked for more details about funding available for local community groups. This was the helpful guidance I received which I want to share with you. “Here is an overview of the Locality Budget process and some helpful funding pots which many of… Read more