Leaders React to Devolution Plans Amidst Concerns From Bury St Edmunds Residents Over Waste and Accountability

Suffolk council leaders have responded to the Government’s devolution plans, but taxpayers are left questioning whether this will bring any real benefits or simply repeat past failures of expensive restructuring. Yesterday afternoon, Angela Rayner MP, the Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed that Suffolk will be fast-tracked to replace district and borough councils with a unitary authority. […]
Thirteen new sustainable homes will be built in Rougham after plans were given the green light

Families seeking new homes near Bury St Edmunds due to work opportunities will be interested in a new housing development in Rougham, offering an ideal mix of modern amenities, sustainability, and community-focused design. Plans for thirteen homes in Kingshall Street, Rougham, have been approved by West Suffolk Council, signaling a new opportunity for families to […]
Marham Park Bury St Edmunds shop update as deal falls through

Work on a long-awaited shop on a Bury St Edmunds estate could begin as early as next year as the owner has now revealed a previous deal has fallen through. FPC (Marham Park) Ltd said it has been “trying to negotiate a deal” with a stakeholder for the building of a new convenience store off Crosses Link […]
Councils Raise Alarm as Suffolk’s Housing Targets Skyrocket

Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]
Two New Homes Approved Near Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

Plans to build two homes close to a west Suffolk town centre have been approved. Rees Pryers Architects, on behalf of the applicants, submitted proposals to construct homes in St Andrew’s Street South in Bury St Edmunds. Documents lodged with West Suffolk Council said the semi-detached, three bedroom homes will be built on overgrown land. The […]