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:
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
West Row Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 16) Consultation
Closed on 9 December 2025
Audience: Residents, landowners, businesses
Proposed changes to Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026 to 2027
Closed on 25 November 2025
Audience: Council Tax payers, advice and advocacy organisations, registered providers, recipients of local Council Tax support, parish councils, public sector partners
Withersfield Neighbourhood Plan Submission (Regulation 16) Consultation
Closed on 26 September 2025
Audience: Residents, landowners, businesses
Revocation of air quality management area (AQMA) in Great Barton consultation
Closed on 14 August 2025
Audience: Stakeholders with an interest in the air quality of Great Barton - Statutory Consultees, Great Barton Parish Council, district and county councillors for Great Barton, residents and businesses within and nearby to the existing Air Quality Management Area
Culture and Heritage Strategy Consultation
Closed on 27 June 2025
Audience: Residents, arts and heritage organisations, and stakeholders
Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Plan Submission (Regulation 16) consultation
Closed on 23 May 2025
Audience: Residents, businesses, landowners
Proposed hackney carriage fares 2025
Closed on 13 May 2025
Audience: Driver, vehicle proprietor or operator