Babergh District Council Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 Local Government (Parish and Parish Councils) Regulations 2008 Babergh District 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.babergh.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. How to contact us Representations regarding this review may be sent: By email: cgr@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Alternatively, should you wish to submit a written representation please address this to: Community Governance Review Babergh District Council Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2BX Dated: Friday, 24 October 2025 Arthur Charvonia Electoral Registration and Returning Officer Printed and Published by the Electoral Registration and Returning Officer Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX