WELCOME to the SALC information page designed as a reference point that allows town and parish councils and parish meetings in Suffolk remain connected with devolution / local government re-organisation.  

On 5th February 2025 it was announced that Suffolk is on the new fast-track Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) resulting in an election of a Mayor (covering Suffolk and Norfolk) in May 2026. 

A letter from Government (see below) to Suffolk contains more details on developing plans for re-organisation, supporting places through change, timelines and next steps for interim plans and full proposals.   We encourage our members to familiarise themselves with this framework.  

Working closely with the SALC Board, we have undertaken a stakeholder mapping exercise to help us identify who we need to engage with on your behalf to effectively influence decisions impacting the sector.  We have categorised these stakeholders into groups to help us foster collaboration, gather insights and advocate the needs of local councils. 

The resulting communication strategy has already commenced - we will inform to raise awareness and ensure information is cascaded, we will consult to ensure we have a wide range of perspectives and explore collaborative opportunities, we will use that insight to influence change and engage and inform decision-makers to help shape policies affecting local councils.