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Written question asked by Patrick Spencer (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Local Government: Suffolk

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what process will determine the final geographic boundaries of the three new unitary authorities in Suffolk; who will conduct that process; and what the timetable is for its completion.

Answer

The final geographic boundaries of the three new unitary authorities in Suffolk have been decided by the Secretary of State who has announced that he will exercise his power to modify the base proposal received from West Suffolk, Babergh, Mid Suffolk, East Suffolk and Ipswich district councils. This modfication will set the boundaries of the three new councils as requested in the proposal. These boundaries will be reflected in the structural changes order that establishes the new councils, expected to be laid later this year.

We expect elections to the new shadow councils for these areas to be held in April 2027, with new unitary councils with these geographic boundaries going live in April 2028.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11988
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Local government Reorganisation Suffolk
Link
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