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July 2025
COUNCIL REORGANISATION AFFECTS US ALL - SO HAVE YOUR SAY TODAY
A new survey giving residents the opportunity to shape the future of councils and public services in Suffolk has been launched. It’s part of the Government plan to reshape and streamline councils in Suffolk to save money, reduce confusion and improve public services for residents.
The survey only takes about 10 minutes to complete, and can be done online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/devolution, by emailing devolution@suffolk.gov.uk or by calling 0345 603 1842 where a member of Suffolk County Council’s customer services team can help residents to complete the survey. People can also visit any of Suffolk’s 45 libraries to complete the survey online. It asks questions about local democracy – such as how you raise issues that need addressing, local decision making – such as how you might want to get involved and about the specifics of council reorganisation itself.
The survey is open for eight weeks – until 4 August 2025.
The survey will play a part in helping Suffolk County Council to develop a comprehensive business plan that looks at the best way to organise councils and deliver public services in Suffolk – so that the Government has all the information it needs to decide which proposal(s) to put out to public consultation. From best practice elsewhere in the country to the costs of various options currently on the table, no stone is being left unturned. Whilst a final proposal is still to be developed, Suffolk County Council believes that a new single local council is the smartest, simplest, and best option for the whole of Suffolk which will deliver the biggest savings and most sustainable service improvements.
The council argues that any alternatives will have to work hard to justify the risks of breaking up critical services like social care, creating new council boundaries and smaller population sizes. Early analysis by financial consultants PwC suggests that establishing a single new local council could cost around £19 million but that this could be repaid quickest through the significant financial savings achieved by having one council.
Alternatively, the cost of breaking Suffolk into two or even three – as proposed by Suffolk’s district and borough councils - would cost £7 million to £13 million more and, in the case of three new councils, that investment would never be repaid as there would be no savings to be found.
June 2025
A Devolution Deal for Suffolk
The government has announced that Suffolk is one of only a handful of areas on the devolution priority programme.
Have your say
We're keen to hear your views on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk. Have your say by completing our survey which runs until Monday 4 August 2025.
If you'd like help completing the survey or require it in another format, please email devolution@suffolk.gov.uk or contact us on 0345 603 1842.
Suffolk’s 50-year-old two-tier council structure is set to change with the government proposing to abolish county, borough and district councils and replace them with a new unitary council arrangement and a directly elected mayor. Read the press release to learn more.
It's part of the government's English Devolution White Paper, which seeks to simplify and streamline council structures so it's easier for residents to understand and save taxpayers money.
In response, Suffolk County Council is proposing to replace all six councils with one new council, delivering all services, local and county-wide.
A Mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk
The government's consultation on its proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Suffolk and Norfolk closed on 13 April 2025. You can View the consultation documents on the main Government website.
You can read Suffolk County Council's response to the consultation below:
Local government reorganisation
Suffolk County Council’s cabinet has approved an interim plan for local government reorganisation in Suffolk, which sets out the significant benefits of scrapping Suffolk’s six councils and replacing them with just one new authority.
For further information click: A Devolution Deal for Suffolk - Suffolk County Council
May 2025
Please contact the Clerk on clerk@threesaints-pc.gov.uk if you would like futher information
March 2025
Three Saints Parish Council would like to thank everyone who took part in our Litter Pick last weekend. A total of 15 bags of rubbish were collected, with more disposed of directly into volunteers’ own bins.
Our vigilant dog walkers continue to be everyday heroes, helping to keep 'The Saints' tidy. Unfortunately, some dog owners are still leaving poo bags and fouling throughout the parish – please be aware that we are monitoring this.
Our thanks also go to East Suffolk Services for collecting the bags.
Devolution and Local Government - Where are we now?
Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Consultation - GOV.UK
Local Government Reorganisation in Suffolk
'Doubly Thankful' villages in St. Michael South Elmham
The "Doubly Thankful" clip, now available on ITVX (Monday 4th November 5:39 pm), tells the remarkable story of St. Michael South Elmham, a village where all soldiers returned safely from both World Wars. This unique and uplifting story reflects the community’s deep gratitude and resilience. Watch the clip here on ITVX.
TSPC has had the oak benches in All Saints, St. Nicholas, St. Michael, and St. Peter's refurbished. We hope you enjoy them!
