About public consultation

Consultation strategies

At a strategic level, Suffolk County Council consults with residents, businesses, partner agencies, and staff to inform its corporate policies and priorities. Consultation enables us to identify trends and emerging challenges, to plan the allocation of resources, and to measure the success of improvements we have implemented. Consultation at a local level helps us to identify the needs and expectations of specific groups so that we can incorporate these into the way our services are planned and delivered. 

Corporate Consultation Strategy (PDF, 248kb)
This strategy is designed to ensure that a consistent and coordinated approach to consultation and involvement is adopted, that it remains meaningful, and that the information collected is used to influence and inform decision-making.

Consultation Involvement Guide (PDF, 470kb)
This guide provides information and advice on how to plan, run, analyse, feedback and evaluate effective consultation and involvement exercises. It aims to raise standards by giving examples of good practice.

Links to other consultation and involvement strategies: