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Our news

Council says mayor must belong to us all

The government should not disadvantage Suffolk by using a voting system in the election of a powerful new regional mayor which may not provide a strong democratic mandate, Mid Suffolk District Council has said.

Picture: Babergh leader Cllr John Ward, West Suffolk leader Cllr Cliff Waterman, East Suffolk leader Cllr Caroline Topping, Ipswich leader Cllr Neil MacDonald, Mid Suffolk leader Cllr Andy Mellen

Three councils for Suffolk business case submitted to the government

Plans to transform local services were agreed this week by Suffolk’s district and borough councils, as well as cabinet members, and have been submitted to the Government.

Students preparing for debate at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils' Schools Green Skills Summit in 2024

More students given opportunity to debate climate issues at COP-style event

Almost 100 year 8 and 9 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will take part in a COP-style event next month

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