West Suffolk Area Forum
Welcome to this dedicated page designed to bring all the information together from our Area Forums for the West Suffolk District. Councillors, Clerks and Officers of member councils are welcome to attend these meetings in addition to your nominated SALC representative. There are up to four meetings per annum and bookings will require logging into the member portal.
Your representatives on the SALC Board:
Jane Steer, (CHAIR) Barrow-cum-Denham Parish Council
Maggie Dunn, (VICE-CHAIR) Great Barton Parish Council
Janet Davies, (VICE-CHAIR) Flempton cum Hengrave
One vacancy
Joining the SALC Board
Joining the SALC Board is a great way for a councillor or clerk to expand their experience and knowledge of the sector. The role of the SALC Board is to maintain values, determine mission, direct and monitor the objectives set influenced by member councils.
If you are interested in this role, please email Laura Sampson, our Operations and Facilities Manager using this link.
Benefits of area forums
Our members tell us that the best 'takeaway' from our forums are the nuggets of information from other councils. This can range from showcasing successful projects to raising an issue your council is aware of and wants to discuss potential options.
2025 area forum dates
coming soon
To book your place, please ask your clerk to arrange this through the SALC Member Portal
Do you have something to share?
As part of the re-shape of our area forums we are offering the opportunity for your council to lead on an agenda item - a topic of your choosing.
To find out more BOOK A MEETING with our CEO for an informal chat using this link.
Headlines from meetings
We have moved away from producing formal Minutes for our Area Forums and instead will be publishing bullet point information including links and ideas discussed in the Zoom chat on this webpage.