Mid Suffolk Council has commenced a Community Governance Review in all parts of the district. The purpose of the review is to enable councils and residents to consider what changes are needed to parish arrangements for effective future governance. The Council has published its Terms of Reference document for the review and a copy can be viewed from the QR code (below) or on the Council website at: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-governance-review

Initial requests may be submitted between Monday, 27 October 2025 and Friday, 7 November 2025.

The first stage of consultation, on valid initial requests, will start from Monday, 8 December 2025. The Council welcomes representations from any residents and interested organisations who may wish to comment on the proposals in their local area or on any aspect of the matters under review.

The deadline for responding to the consultation is Friday 23 January 2026.

The Notice is displayed on the Parish noticeboards in Badwell Ash and Long Thurlow and can also be found in the Badwell Ash Parish Council governance section on this website.