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Extraordinary meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday 23 September 2025 8.00 pm

September 23, 2025 Cabinet View on council website

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  • Local Government Reorganisation
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to approve the Council's final proposals for submission to the Government regarding the reorganisation of local government in Suffolk, advocating for a three-unitary model.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Cliff Waterman
Councillor Cliff Waterman Leader of the Council Labour Eastgate
Profile image for Councillor Victor Lukaniuk
Councillor Victor Lukaniuk Deputy Leader of the Council and Leader of the the Independents West Suffolk Independents Brandon West
Profile image for Councillor Donna Higgins
Councillor Donna Higgins Cabinet Member for Families and Communities; Portfolio Holder for Families and Communities Labour Minden
Profile image for Councillor Diane Hind
Councillor Diane Hind Cabinet Member for Resources; Portfolio Holder for Resources Labour Tollgate
Profile image for Councillor Gerald Kelly
Councillor Gerald Kelly Cabinet Member for Environment and Regulatory; Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regulatory Independent Lakenheath
Profile image for Councillor Richard O'Driscoll
Councillor Richard O'Driscoll Cabinet Member for Housing Labour Minden
Profile image for Councillor Ian Shipp
Councillor Ian Shipp Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Independent Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Profile image for Councillor David Taylor
Councillor David Taylor Cabinet Member for Operations West Suffolk Independents Manor
Profile image for Councillor Jim Thorndyke
Councillor Jim Thorndyke Independent Stanton
Profile image for Councillor Indy Wijenayaka
Councillor Indy Wijenayaka Cabinet Member for Growth Labour Withersfield

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