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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have discussed the challenges of meeting the Government’s huge rise in housebuilding requirements with community leaders.

In a report submitted to government today, Suffolk’s five district and borough councils have united to present an interim plan which would revitalise local government and put the needs of local communities first.

Two or three unitary councils in Suffolk can “transform public services, better serve residents and reflect the needs of local communities”, according to councillors at Babergh District Council.

The Leaders of the county’s five district and borough councils have responded to the decision by Suffolk County Council to submit interim proposals for a single unitary authority, as part of the Local Government Review process.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are ploughing more than £500k in developer contributions back into community projects – improving village halls, sports clubs, play areas, footpaths and bridleways.

Creating more than one unitary council in Suffolk is vital to deliver effective and efficient services that communities want and need, while making sure local people have their say.

Curious tales and medieval myths are being brought to life this month through a unique history programme curated by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Councillors from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils this week paid tribute to the resilience shown by communities across our districts, five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Babergh District Council cabinet could preserve a green oasis for generations to come, amid the unlikely setting of the Eastern Gateway Enterprise Park

Funding towards a new football club stand and play area improvements are among 21 grants to support community groups and organisations in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

The Government’s planned reorganisation of local councils should not distract from the need to fix a severe funding crisis, it has been warned. 

The Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The swimming pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury will reopen this weekend after repair work was completed.

A new small grant scheme has been announced by Wildlife Wise, supporting projects that aim to prevent recreational disturbance and damage to Suffolk's coast and its important wildlife and habitats.

Children across the districts have a great range of activities to enjoy this February half term thanks to a programme of events put together by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Councils' building control team crowned winners at the LABC awards 2024 in top categories

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils hosted a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government this week – showcasing their pioneering tree canopy survey

A total of 25 community projects across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have each received a share of more than £31,000 to keep residents warm, active and connected over winter.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils say a huge rise in housebuilding requirements set by the Government has left no option but to review their Joint Local Plan.

Leader of Babergh District Council, Cllr Deborah Saw, said: “Local government must remain genuinely local...