Local Government Re-organisation 

Information page (updated 14.5.26)

Our commitment to the sector under LGR and devolution

The SALC professional team is committed to championing the vital role, value and resilience of local councils within the evolving local government landscape.

In the face of ongoing uncertainty, SALC will provide consistent support to its members, ensuring they are well-informed, equipped and represented.

Building on early learning, SALC will actively contribute to shaping future governance arrangements, advocating for local councils to be fully recognised as essential partners within any restructured system of local government.

Through this approach, SALC aims to strengthen the voice and influence of local councils whilst fostering meaningful engagement with key stakeholders.

What we offer stakeholders

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Future Suffolk - website

The Future Suffolk website was launched on 15th May 2026 as an LGR hub.   It provides:

  • a trusted source of information

  • created jointly by councils

  • contains latest news and updates

  • is a single point of contact

Visit the website here

Government issues Statement Neighbourhood empowerment SALC next steps

Government issues Statement

On 25th March the Government issued a Written Ministerial Statement confirming its decisions regarding Local Government Organisation (LGR) in Suffolk.    The Government has confirmed that the three-unitary model for Suffolk will proceed, including a boundary change to expand the size of Ipswich.  READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE.

Neighbourhood empowerment

When we responded to the Three Unitaries for Suffolk business case, we recognised and welcomed the fact that the proposals presented an opportunity to reset and modernise local government in Suffolk offering potential to:

  • strengthen neighbourhood empowerment

  • deepen community engagement

  • build on existing good practice and

  • support collaboration across the three new councils

We welcomed the commitment to build strong relationships with our sector and supported the early creation of a new Town Council and local area working model that uses neighbourhood governance, community partnerships, thematic forums and digital tools.

SALC next steps

We want to build on engagement we have had as a stakeholder in this process and enable co-production in key areas through reference groups and learning from what has worked well in other parts of the UK. 

We have already been invited to support Ipswich Borough Council on the creation of a new Ipswich Town Council - see item 9 on this published agenda for the meeting on 25th March 2026.