Councillor Richard Rout
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Tuesday 13 October 2026 7.00 pm
The West Suffolk Council meeting on Tuesday 13 October 2026 addressed several key local issues, including the 'Forest City' development proposal and the future of asylum seeker accommodation at RAF Barnham. The council also considered and adopted the Barningham Neighbourhood Plan and made changes to community governance arrangements.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 10.00 am
The Development Control Committee of West Suffolk Council met on Wednesday 5 August 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to refuse planning permission for a proposed solar farm on land south of Knox Lane, Bardwell, due to concerns over landscape impact, noise, landscaping, and the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land. However, they approved a planning application for a supermarket and drive-through restaurant on land north of Rougham Hill, Bury St Edmunds, despite acknowledging a conflict with the council's BREEAM 'Excellent' policy requirement. Finally, permission was granted for the installation of air source heat pumps and a replacement front door at 9 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds.
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.
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Summary
- Meetings attended
- 23
- Average per month
- 0.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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