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District and borough councils unanimously reject county's single 'mega-council' proposal
The county's five district and borough councils have rejected plans for one Suffolk-wide unitary authority, saying multiple councils would better serve local communities.Ipswich Borough Council and opposition leaders reject Suffolk County Council's single authority plan
Suffolk Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group and Ipswich Borough Council leaders have publicly rejected Suffolk County Council's proposal for a single unitary authority, calling for more localised governance instead.Suffolk County Council propose single council for all of Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will submit plans for one unitary authority to replace the current six councils, arguing it would make services "simpler, cheaper and quicker."
Suffolk business leaders invited to exclusive devolution webinar
Eastern Powerhouse is hosting a free online event on Tuesday 25 February to help local businesses understand and prepare for upcoming devolution changes.
Kesgrave Council chair's isolationist stance ignores devolution reality
While three main political parties in Ipswich have united behind plans for a Greater Ipswich unitary council, the chair of Kesgrave Town Council maintains his 15,000-resident town should remain independent – a position that appears increasingly detached from economic reality.Government opens public consultation on Suffolk and Norfolk devolution plans
The government has launched a public consultation on proposals to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority spanning Norfolk and Suffolk, with residents invited to share their views until 13 April.Suffolk County Council creates new cabinet to lead devolution transition
Suffolk County Council has appointed Cllr Richard Rout to lead the county's devolution plans and local government reforms, in what will be the biggest change to local governance in 50 years.May local elections scrapped as Suffolk fast-tracked for devolution shake-up
The government has cancelled this year's local elections as Suffolk and Norfolk are fast-tracked for devolution and a complete overhaul of local democracy.
Four Mid Suffolk councillors quit Tories over Labour's devolution plans
Four Conservative councillors have formed a new Mid Suffolk Independents group in protest at Labour's devolution plans that could see local councils abolished.
Opposition leaders condemn 'deeply damaging' Suffolk election cancellation
Seven senior councillors from across Suffolk have issued a joint statement condemning the county council's vote to postpone May's local elections, warning it creates a "democratic deficit" across the county.
Suffolk County Council votes to fast track devolution plans and cancel May's local elections
Suffolk County Council has voted to postpone local elections and pursue fast-track devolution that would see the creation of a directly elected mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk. The decision, passed by 43 votes to 15, could lead to the biggest shake-up of local government in the region in 50 years.
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