Decision details

Ahead of any engagement with the County Council and town and parish councils, the Cabinet will be asked to consider an initial report on the ownership and future management of street lighting within the district, including the links between this topic and the Council’s wider review of its relationship with town and parish councils.

Resolved:

That:

1.           The draft vision, scope and guiding principles for the proposed 2023-2024 review of West Suffolk Council’s relationship with Town and Parish Councils as set out in section 2.1 of Report number CAB/WS/22/027, be approved.

2.           Pending a more detailed audit, the initial analysis of the disposition of street lighting in West Suffolk contained in section 2.2 of Report number CAB/WS/22/027 be noted.

3.           The next steps for working with Suffolk County Council and Town and Parish Councils on a review of street lighting in West Suffolk as set out in section 2.3 of Report number CAB/WS/22/027, be approved.