Councillor Richard Rout

Council - Tuesday 15 December 2026 7.00 pm

*RESERVE DATE*, Council - Tuesday 17 November 2026 7.00 pm

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.

Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 10.00 am

The Development Control Committee of West Suffolk Council met on Wednesday 5 August 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to refuse planning permission for a proposed solar farm on land south of Knox Lane, Bardwell, due to concerns over landscape impact, noise, landscaping, and the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land. However, they approved a planning application for a supermarket and drive-through restaurant on land north of Rougham Hill, Bury St Edmunds, despite acknowledging a conflict with the council's BREEAM 'Excellent' policy requirement. Finally, permission was granted for the installation of air source heat pumps and a replacement front door at 9 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds.

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.