The national government wants to simplify how councils work. This means the current county, district, and borough councils will be replaced. Instead, all services will be run by new 'unitary councils'.
Read more on Shaping Suffolk Together
8 April 2025
Please read the document below which outlines essential updates for our village.
Read more on Important Update - Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan
27 March 2025
Please click on link below to see details of proposed reorganisation from Suffolk County Council
Read more on Local Government Reorganisation in Suffolk
5 February 2025
A fuel support flyer has been published on Babergh's website, signposting local resources that could help those struggling to heat their homes.
Read more on Babergh Fuel Support Information
8 November 2024
That is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils. ‘Everything’ was launched on 17 October 2024. It is the seventh film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. The ‘Everything’ project is the largest collaboration yet, with participants from Cumbria to Devon and Lancashire to Suffolk.
Read more on Fostering can mean everything to those involved – new film
4 October 2024
Please find information about new recycling plans
Read more on Babergh Recycling plans 2026
22 September 2024
Please find full details of our Neighbourhood Plan via the link on page Parish Council/In This Section/Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan
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