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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
*RESERVE DATE*, Council - Tuesday 17 November 2026 7.00 pm
Cabinet - Tuesday 3 November 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Suffolk Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with a key focus on addressing homelessness and reviewing the council's commercial asset portfolio. Other discussions are expected to cover reports from scrutiny committees and partnership arrangements.
Council - Tuesday 13 October 2026 7.00 pm
The West Suffolk Council meeting on Tuesday 13 October 2026 addressed several key local issues, including the 'Forest City' development proposal and the future of asylum seeker accommodation at RAF Barnham. The council also considered and adopted the Barningham Neighbourhood Plan and made changes to community governance arrangements.
Decisions from Meetings
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Planning Advice Service Review: Proposed Improvements and Associated Fees
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm - September 15, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the recommendations for a revised planning pre-application advice service and its associated fees on 15 September 2026. This includes new categories for minor and major developments, a validation check option, and a post-decision meeting offer.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendations of the Performance and Audit Scrutiny Committee: 23 July 2026 - Annual Treasury Management and Financial Resilience Report (2025 to 2026)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm - September 15, 2026
West Suffolk Cabinet recommended to Council on 15 September 2026 that the Annual Treasury Management and Financial Resilience Report 2025 to 2026 be approved.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO): Review of Existing Orders
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm - September 15, 2026
The Cabinet of West Suffolk Council approved recommendations regarding Public Space Protection Orders on 15 September 2026. The decision included continuing existing orders for Newmarket, Brandon, and Moreton Hall, amending orders for Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, and introducing a new order for Forestry Commission areas. Eleven new venues were added to the Dog Exclusion Order.
Recommendations Approved
Commercial Recycling
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm - September 15, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the capital budget of £300,000 to purchase one split-body refuse collection vehicle. They also noted the requirement for businesses to implement Simpler Recycling. The council will purchase a refuse collection vehicle and recruit two additional crew members.
Recommendations Approved
Revenues Collection Performance and Write Offs
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm - September 15, 2026
West Suffolk Cabinet approved the write-off of outstanding debts on 15 September 2026. This included £104,718.84 in Council Tax, £175,312.42 in Business Rates, and £9,371.18 in Housing Benefit overpayments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 50
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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