Recently closed consultations

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:


Changes to discretionary business rate relief policy

Closed on 24 June 2018
Audience: public, voluntary and community sector organisations

Homelessness Reduction Strategy 2018-2023 consultation

Closed on 12 June 2018
Audience: residents, stakeholders

Forest Heath SIR and SALP proposed modifications consultation

Closed on 08 June 2018
Audience: public, businesses and all stakeholders

Neighbourhood Planning in Exning

Closed on 29 March 2018
Audience: public, businesses, stakeholders

West Suffolk Council - electoral review consultation

Closed on 28 March 2018
Audience: West Suffolk residents, local businesses, parish/ town councils, elected members, political organisations

Hargrave Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation

Closed on 20 March 2018
Audience: public, businesses, stakeholders,

Improving West Suffolk Housing Standards Service

Closed on 23 February 2018
Audience: Landlords and residents

Consultation on new powers to tackle rogue landlords

Closed on 23 February 2018
Audience: Landlords and residents

Changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction scheme from 1 April 2018

Closed on 22 November 2017
Audience: Residents of East Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk and East Suffolk councils areas, stakeholders and social landlords with an interest in the areas

Draft Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Masterplan consultation

Closed on 08 September 2017
Audience: residents, workers, shoppers and visitors