The Boundary Committee for England is carrying out an
independent review of the way local government works in Norfolk and
Suffolk. The Boundary Committee wants to hear what you think about
the options for council services in your county by 26
September 2008.
What is the Local Government Review?
The review is looking at how one or more single, all-purpose
councils - known as ‘unitary authorities’ - could replace the
existing ‘two-tier’ system of county and borough/district councils.
In England, there are currently two-tier areas (like Norfolk and
Suffolk), and unitary authorities (like Peterborough and Southend).
The government asked the Boundary Committee for England to
recommend options for unitary local government in Norfolk and
Suffolk, based on the boundaries of existing councils or on new
boundaries, or on a combination of the two.
The Boundary Committee has put forward two draft proposals for
the future of councils in Suffolk: two councils covering
Suffolk, or one council for the whole of
Suffolk. In both cases, Lowestoft is proposed to move into
Norfolk.
Information and resources
News and views
Have your say
It's now your chance to shape Suffolk's future and say
what's best for you. The Boundary Committee wants to hear
what you think of the draft proposals for council services in your
county by 26 September 2008. You can make a difference - write
to: The Boundary Committee for England, Trevelyan House, Great
Peter Street, London, SW1P 2HW or email
reviews@boundarycommittee.org.uk.
For more information or to talk to someone about the proposals,
email yourcouncil@suffolk.gov.uk or
phone 08456 066067.