The newly elected Full Council met in Needham Market on 30 June, in part to discuss the aftermath of the ballot of residents in Babergh and Mid Suffolk on a proposed merger of the two district councils. It was agreed that, given the significant impact claimed as a result of the inability to merge the two councils, further undefined cuts would be necessary.
At a meeting of Creeting St Peter PC on 5 July, Cllr Caroline Byles declared her disappointment with the outcome, as it was her belief that this was the wrong decision to take, a view unlikely to be shared by residents of Babergh, 61% of whom voted against.
However, having been unable to attend the meeting of the full Mid Suffolk DC, Cllr Byles was unable to enlighten the Parish Council as to the nature of the cuts that are being considered, despite her membership of the Executive Committee.
Villagers will doubtless be keen to find out what the impact is likely to be on Creeting St Peter, although there are currently very few services supplied directly by Mid Suffolk District Council - street lights are provided by the Parish Council, the community bus is sponsored by Suffolk County Council, and the major impact is likely to be on those residents still living in accommodation supplied by the District Council.
The Journal will be attempting to find out more over the coming weeks and months so, if you want to keep in touch with events as they take place, keep reading the Creeting St Peter Journal!
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