Councillor Andrew Speed

Council - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2026 saw a wide range of topics discussed, from national issues like asylum seeker accommodation and large-scale development proposals to local neighbourhood plans and environmental stewardship. Key decisions included the adoption of the Withersfield and West Row Neighbourhood Plans, and a motion on practical environmental stewardship was carried.

Council - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 3.00 pm

West Suffolk Council unanimously passed a motion opposing the Home Office's proposal to use RAF Barnham as asylum accommodation. The council stated that the site is unsuitable due to its rural setting, limited infrastructure, and potential impact on local services and communities, and resolved to engage with the Home Office to present an evidence-based case against the proposal.

Annual Council, Council - Tuesday 12 May 2026 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of West Suffolk Council saw the election of Councillor Peter Armitage as Chair and Councillor Jools Savage as Vice Chair for the civic year 2026-2027. The council also approved the political balance and appointments to various committees for the upcoming year and agreed to establish a voluntary joint committee to prepare for local government reorganisation.

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Tuesday 12 May 2026 7.30 pm

The West Suffolk Council met on Tuesday 12 May 2026 to formally commence the review of its Local Plan. Councillors approved the timetable, notice to commence, and scoping consultation for the preparation of a new West Suffolk Local Plan, which is required due to recent changes in national planning legislation.