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:


Consultation to support development of Forest Heath District Council Statement of Licensing Policy (Licensing Act 2003) 2019-2022 and Newmarket High Street Cumulative Impact Assessment

Closed on 7 September 2018
Audience: Chief officer of police for the area, fire and rescue service, local premises and licence holders, businesses and residents

New council ward boundaries

Closed on 27 August 2018
Audience: West Suffolk residents

Changes to council tax discounts for empty properties

Closed on 13 July 2018
Audience: Public, landlords, businesses, voluntary and community sector organisations

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 8 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,