Issue details

Draft Ipswich Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement 2025

This report seeks approval to consult on the Draft Ipswich Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement 2025, which outlines key principles of engagement, consultation methods, and guidance on how residents and stakeholders can participate in various aspects of the planning process.

 

The proposed changes to the Statement of Community Involvement include updates to how the Council plans to notify the public about planning applications. Additionally, the revisions address the recent approved changes to the public opening of the Town Hall, which was a document depository within the adopted Statement of Community Involvement.

 

It is important that Statements of Community Involvement are kept up to date to ensure effective community involvement at all stages of the planning process.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/11/2024

Decision due: 11 Feb 2025 by Executive

No change since last plan

Lead member: Portfolio Holder: Planning & Museums

Contact: Anna Roe Email: anna.roe@ipswich.gov.uk Tel: 01473 432000.

Consultation process

Portfolio Holder for Planning & Museums

Chief Executive

Assistant Director for Place

Head of Planning & Development

Legal Services

Financial Services

Agenda items

Background papers

  • Ipswich Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement (2024);  
  • Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023;  
  • Ipswich Community Engagement Strategy 2024-2030;  
  • Ipswich Digital Strategy 2024-2030