Thurston
On 25 March 2026, the Government issued a Written Ministerial Statement confirming its decisions regarding Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk.
The Government has confirmed, via a written statement, that the three-unitary model for Suffolk will proceed including a boundary change to expand the size of Ipswich.
These new authorities will replace the current six councils, with the three new unitary councils covering western Suffolk, central and eastern Suffolk, and Ipswich and southern Suffolk.
The new councils will come into operation in April 2028. Ahead of this, elections scheduled for next year will establish three shadow authorities responsible for guiding, shaping and overseeing the transition within their respective geography.
Following a round of meetings over the past few weeks, the districts and borough councils in Suffolk as well as the county council have submitted interim plans to the government :
To read the Suffolk LGF interim plan - please use this link
To read the LGR Combined interim plan - please use this link
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are bringing this current consultation to your attention. The deadline is 23.50 on 13th April and the easiest way to submit a representation is online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/norfolk-and-suffolk-devolution
