Residents, businesses and local groups are being urged to help shape the future of west Suffolk and have their say on plans to create a new council.
Both Forest Heath District and St Edmundsbury Borough Councils have agreed to look at the creation of a new single council for west Suffolk.
The draft business case said it could generate around £800,000 in savings and efficiencies, and create other opportunities.
If agreed by both councils, the new single council would be created at the May 2019 local elections.
A proportionally representative phone poll will also be carried out in the next month and both councils will be engaging with local groups, businesses and partners about the proposals.
To find more information on what is being proposed and to comment on the proposal, visit www.westsuffolk.gov/singlecouncil or email future.council@westsuffolk.gov.uk
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