Closed consultations and engagement
We seek input from people with an interest in a decision or proposed course of action by the councils. Consultation is not a democratic process; it is used to inform decision makers about what people think about a decision and its likely impact.
Find out more about our past consultations:
Public Space Protection Order and Dog Exclusion Zone Consultation 2026
Closed on 10 July 2026
Audience: Public and stakeholders
Community Governance Review 2025-26
Closed on 30 June 2026
Consultation on first free hour parking in Haverhill and Newmarket
Closed on 4 June 2026
Audience: Residents, visitors, stakeholders, businesses
West Suffolk Call for Sites 2026
Closed on 20 May 2026
Audience: Landowners, developers, planning agents, other stakeholders
Barningham Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement Addendum Consultation
Closed on 8 May 2026
Audience: Residents, businesses, stakeholders
Taxi and private hire vehicle consultation
Closed on 6 April 2026
Audience: Driver, vehicle proprietor or operator, businesses, resident
Barningham Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 16) Submission Draft Consultation
Closed on 31 March 2026
Audience: Residents, stakeholders, businesses
West Suffolk Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2026
Closed on 17 February 2026
Audience: Residents, stakeholders, businesses
Community Governance Review 2025-26 Stage one consultation
Closed on 13 February 2026
Audience: Town and parish councils
Local validation requirements (planning applications and listed building consent) consultation
Closed on 19 December 2025
Audience: Developers and planning agents