SALC, Sally Longmate SALC Super Forum on Devolution The SALC Super Forum held on 2 December 2025 focused on devolution, which refers to the transfer of powers from central government to a new Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) for Norfolk and Suffolk. Th... 6 Jan 2026
SALC, Sally Longmate Westminster discussion on On 30th October , I attended Westminster by invitation from James Cartlidge MP and Cllr. Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, as part of a Parliamentary Leaders’ Discussion and Q\&A on the... 25 Nov 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate Have your say A new survey giving residents the opportunity to shape the future of councils and public services in Suffolk has been launched. It’s part of the Government plan to reshape and streamline councils in S... 10 Jun 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate Budget requirements for re-organisation plan Following the Government’s decision to place Suffolk on its Devolution Priority Programme (DPP), Suffolk County Council is to propose a budget of £1.9 million to ensure it has the right capacity, expe... 10 Jun 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate LGR - interim plan feedback - SUFFOLK The interim plan feedback for Suffolk was released on 2nd May and we are currently looking at the detail and using it to help us focus and refine our next steps. Included in our considerations will be... 6 May 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate SALC engagement with members We invited districts to our recent June round of area forums (except West Suffolk who held a parish liaison meeting which we promoted to encourage attendance, and sent a SALC Board representative that... 30 Apr 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate SALC response to devolution consultation The deadline has now passed to engage with the Government's consultation on proposals for a joint mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk. Did your council respond ? Our devo/LGR survey has that question includ... 16 Apr 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate Update - devolution and LGR Over the past week more than ever I have appreciated and respected the issues members raise with us because it directs what we do next. In the context of devolution and local government reorganisation... 25 Mar 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate SALC update Consultation on Mayoral Combined County Authority We have been approached by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to bring the current consultation to your attention.The deadline ... 10 Mar 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate Briefing on English Devolution White Paper for Town and Parish Councils We have received a second briefing note from Suffolk County Council which updates the previous note ( link to view ) on two key central government policies to local government in Suffolk : devolution ... 18 Feb 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate Sharing approach and experience - Chippenham Town Council On 17th February SALC hosted a large meeting of officers and councillors from larger councils who are part of devolution and local government re-organisation proposals announced in December 2024. Over... 17 Feb 2025
SALC, Sally Longmate SALC meetings with local MPs We have now met with two Suffolk MPs since the election, namely Jess Asato (Lowestoft) and Nick Timothy (West Suffolk). In addition, we are also hoping to meet the following MPs (subject to Parliament... 14 Feb 2025
