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West Suffolk councils moot plans to create single authority

Council leaders have put forward ‘ambitious’ proposals to create a single council for West Suffolk in a move they hope will ‘drive prosperity’ in the region.

By William Eichler | 09 May 2017

Council leaders have put forward ‘ambitious' proposals to create a single council for West Suffolk in a move they hope will ‘drive prosperity' in the region.

Forest Heath DC and St Edmundsbury BC have made annual savings of £4m by sharing services.

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  1. King's Speech: Labour Government will 'get Britain building'
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  4. West Yorkshire mayor unveils plans to deliver 38,000 homes
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