Adrian Whittle - Councillor for West Suffolk (Newmarket East)

Councillor Adrian Whittle

Leader of Reform UK Group - West Suffolk

Reform UK Newmarket East West Suffolk
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

12 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

October 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Guest

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm

The West Suffolk Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 21 July 2026. The Cabinet approved plans for the refurbishment of the former HSBC building in Haverhill High Street and endorsed the council's Cyber Security Strategy. The Cabinet also approved the write-off of outstanding debts across Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit overpayments, and sundry debts.

July 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

July 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

July 01, 2026, 3:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Tuesday 12 May 2026 7.30 pm

The West Suffolk Council met on Tuesday 12 May 2026 to formally commence the review of its Local Plan. Councillors approved the timetable, notice to commence, and scoping consultation for the preparation of a new West Suffolk Local Plan, which is required due to recent changes in national planning legislation.

May 12, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

16 decisions · Page 1 of 4

Revenues Collection Performance and Write Offs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 21, 2026

West Suffolk Cabinet approved the write-off of outstanding debts on 21/07/2026. This included Council Tax totalling £51,631.96, Business Rates totalling £216,773.82, Housing Benefit overpayments totalling £11,049.75, and Sundry Debt totalling £17,285.76.

Recommendations Approved

West Suffolk Council Cyber Security Strategy 2026 to 2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 21, 2026

West Suffolk Council Cabinet approved the West Suffolk Cyber Security Strategy 2026 to 2028 on 21/07/2026. The strategy aims to minimise the likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks.

Recommendations Approved

Haverhill High Street Enhancements and Former HSBC Building

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 21, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Haverhill High Street enhancement project and the former HSBC building on 21/07/2026. They agreed to proceed with refurbishing the former HSBC building and implementing public realm schemes.

Recommendations Approved

Draft West Suffolk Annual Report 2025 to 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 21, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the draft West Suffolk Annual Report 2025 to 2026, subject to amendments, on 21/07/2026. The Cabinet also noted that changes will be required to the Housing, Homelessness Reduction and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan. Amendments include providing further clarity on temporary accommodation units, amending details on Thriving Communities Funding, providing weblinks for locality budgets, and including comparator data with 2024 to 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in West Suffolk

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 21, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in West Suffolk on 21/07/2026. The council will continue to monitor HMO supply, distribution, and impacts, reporting significant issues back to the Cabinet.

Recommendations Approved