The Council is currently controlled by the Conservative party. The full political make-up of the council is: Conservative: 51. Green: 9.
Council Tax changes for 2024-2025 an increase in the element relating to county-wide services equivalent to a 2.99% rise in total Council Tax; and. an increase in the element ring-fenced to help fund Adult Social Care (the Social Care Precept) equivalent to a 2.00% rise in total Council Tax.
A partnership between the West Suffolk Progressive Alliance Grouping (Leader: Cllr David Smith) and the Independents (Leader: Cllr Victor Lukaniuk) have agreed to work together, under the title of West Suffolk Working Partnership (WSWP), to form the administration which leads West Suffolk Council.
Suffolk County Council Type Non-metropolitan county Leadership Chair Liz Harsant, Conservative since Leader Matthew Hicks, Conservative since 18 more rows
Suffolk 'not alone' in facing financial challenges but needs 'urgent' remedial action. Suffolk County Council is forecasting an overspend of £22.3m against its £688.1m budget for this financial year – but the authority emphasised it was “not alone in facing uncertain times”.