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Council and democracy

County councillors, council tax, consultations, committees and meetings, council directorates, salaries and open data.

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Find out who your councillor is, what they do, and how to complain about them, as well as details of other elected representatives.

Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.

Open Data Suffolk

Find free data about Suffolk and the Council available to the general public and organisations.

The council and its committees

Find out about the role of the cabinet, council and committees in decision making and details of meeting dates, agendas, reports and minutes.

Budget, Council tax and finance

How Council tax is calculated and how your money is spent. Get information about our accounts and how pensions are managed.

Consultations, petitions and elections

Find how to comment on a consultation in Suffolk, how to take part in a petition and about elections in Suffolk.

Council directorates and senior officers

Find out about our directorates and services, the role of Chief Executive, the Monitoring Officer and the Chief Finance Officer.

Borough, district, parish and town councils

Find services run by other councils in Suffolk and not Suffolk County Council. Includes bins or refuse collections, council tax, parking and benefits.

Our aims and transformation programmes

See the plans, policies and priorities for Suffolk County Council, including their commitment to equality, inclusion and raising education levels.

Lieutenancy and honours

About the role and responsibilities of Suffolk's Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Suffolk.

Suffolk Public Sector Leaders group

Find out about the Suffolk Public Sector Leaders group (SPSL), including information on meetings, agendas and membership of the group.

Our Priorities for Suffolk

Find out how we support Suffolk residents' health, wellbeing, and independent living, and pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030, protect the environment, deliver value for money, redesign services, strengthen the local economy, and partner with businesses for the benefit of all.

Our Ambitions

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Get involved in local democracy

As a Suffolk resident it's vital that you're well informed on issues affecting you where you live. Find out more about democracy in Suffolk, including how to vote, speak at a council meeting and contact your councillor or MP.

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How the council works and makes decisions

Find out how the county council works, including elections, the leader of the council, cabinet, county councillors and staff. Discover the different ways Suffolk County Council make decisions affecting people and local services.

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