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New figures show the leader of Reform UK's group on Suffolk County Council attended just one parish council meeting across his division since the start of 2024, a record that has drawn criticism from the Conservative leader of the council.
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All local elections in Suffolk will now go ahead in May after the government withdrew its decision to postpone 30 council elections across England following legal advice and a legal challenge from Reform.
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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 and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.
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Local elections in Suffolk have been officially cancelled by the Government – a decision that is likely to prove highly contentious amongst residents.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.