Councillor Sarah Broughton
Chair of Overview and Scrutiny
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 5.00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 5.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Suffolk Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026 to review a range of reports and recommendations. Key discussions were scheduled to cover community safety, transport and infrastructure, the council's annual performance, and future work programmes.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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West Suffolk Local Plan Timetable, Notice to Commence and Scoping Consultation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 14 April 2026 6.00 pm - April 14, 2026
The Cabinet of West Suffolk recommended to Council on 14 April 2026 that formal notice be given to commence preparation of a New West Suffolk Local Plan in June 2026. They also recommended approval of a timetable for preparation of the plan for publication in June 2026. Delegated authority was given to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to agree and publish the local plan timetable and to finalise and agree a Local Plan Scoping Consultation for publication in June 2026.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Rowley Drive, Newmarket Masterplan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 14 April 2026 6.00 pm - April 14, 2026
The Cabinet of West Suffolk Council approved the Rowley Drive Masterplan for adoption as informal planning guidance on 14 April 2026. The decision was to adopt the masterplan as contained in Appendix B to Report number CAB/WS/26/017.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - Consideration of Consultation Responses and Adoption
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 14 April 2026 6.00 pm - April 14, 2026
The Cabinet of West Suffolk Council approved the Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document for adoption on 14 April 2026. The Head of Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Planning and Housing, was given delegated authority to make minor presentational or non-material changes before publication.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Culture and Heritage Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.00 pm - February 03, 2026
...the Draft Culture and Heritage Strategy and Delivery Plan was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Thriving Communities Grants 2026 to 2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.00 pm - February 03, 2026
...the allocation of Thriving Communities funding for 2026 to 2027 was approved, with specific amounts awarded to numerous organizations and other applications being declined.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 46
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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