William Eichler Neil Merrick 30 June 2026

Suffolk CC to push on with LGR legal challenge

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Suffolk CC is pursuing its legal challenge to local government reorganisation (LGR) following revelations communities secretary Steve Reed defied civil service advice by opting for a three-unitary model for the county.

The county's cabinet has agreed to set aside £500,000 to fund the challenge and council leader Cllr Michael Hadwen admitted that going to court was ‘always a risk' but added: ‘I wouldn't have taken this decision if I weren't confident in our case.'

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