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Suffolk elections: Democracy deferred or democracy cancelled?
When the Government confirmed on 22 January that Suffolk's local elections would not go ahead in May, it marked the end of a contentious political battle that exposed deep divisions between councils, within parties, and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk's local elections officially cancelled by Government
Local elections in Suffolk have been officially cancelled by the Government – a decision that is likely to prove highly contentious amongst residents.byOliver Rouane-Williamsand
João Santos
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Suffolk County Council accused of 'autocratic approach' over election delay stance
Opposition councillors have condemned Suffolk County Council for refusing to publicly support May's elections going ahead, accusing them of giving the government the "green light" to postpone democracy for a second time.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandJoão Santos
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Suffolk single unitary plans debated in Parliament ahead of Government consultation
James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, hosted a debate in Parliament on Thursday, 30 October, on Suffolk County Council's proposals for local government reform, as the Government prepares to launch its consultation next month.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council signs partnership agreement with Ukrainian region
Suffolk County Council has formalised a partnership with Ukraine's Poltava region through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Wednesday, 16 October, establishing cooperation across sectors including education, agriculture and renewable energy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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County council approves £240k survey to gauge resident views on safety
Up to 7,000 Suffolk residents will be asked how safe they feel as part of a £240k survey approved by county council leaders to better understand community views on safety.by
Matt Stott
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Suffolk and Norfolk mayor to receive £1.1bn over 30 years
A newly elected mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk is set to receive £37.4m annually from the government over 30 years, totalling £1.12bn, when Suffolk County Council gives consent to establish a Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority on Thursday.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk's single-unitary bid gains national platform as Hicks to chair County Council Network
Suffolk County Council's push for a single unitary authority could receive greater national influence as its leader, Matthew Hicks, takes charge of the body representing England's county and unitary councils.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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