Benefits for Town & Parish Councils
We know that Town and Parish councils are the closest tier of government to our communities. You are deeply rooted in local life, and uniquely positioned to understand and respond to the needs of residents. Three Councils in Suffolk will be able to work with Town and Parish Councils to address the needs of communities.
Plans are underway for Ipswich to have its own Town Council like the other towns in Suffolk. This will mean that the whole of Suffolk is represented by either a Town or Parish Council as well as a new unitary council.
Three Unitary Councils for Suffolk offers the best way to support and strengthen Town and Parish Councils:
Three unitary councils will mean more accessible and responsive local unitary councillors and leadership. This will foster stronger relationships, ensuring local voices are not only heard but actively shape decisions being made by unitary councils.
Three Councils For Suffolk creates clear, consistent pathways for engagement. Town and Parish councils will be recognised as essential partners.
Three councils can better tailor support, empower, and where wanted, transfer responsibilities in ways that reflect the unique character and capacity of each area.
This model enables localism to thrive. Where Town and Parish councils want to, they’ll be supported to take on more roles, access resources, form new community networks and deliver services that matter most to their communities. But the locally focused approach of three unitary councils means that Town and Parish Councils won’t be forced to take on additional responsibilities.
Three Councils for Suffolk will deliver:
Payback:
4.3 Years
The length of time it will take for the costs of change to be paid back by savings, and a “breakeven” point reached.
Annual service investment:
£20 million
The proposals ensure that there is sufficient resource to deliver service improvement e.g. making better use of technology.
Savings in first 5 years:
£106 Million
This is an amalgamation of savings delivered through economies and efficiencies, use of technology, harmonising services etc.
Annual savings after 5 years:
£34 Million
These are the ongoing savings every year after the first five years. £20m of this could be reinvested in services.
We have worked closely with specialist accountants, KPMG, to analyse the current budgets for all six councils in Suffolk and the costs of change.
One off implementation cost:
£39 Million
These are the costs of change e.g. novating legal contracts, programme management, bringing services together, procurement etc
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