The proposal by Fornham St Martin cum St Genevieve Parish Council, backed by Fornham All Saints Parish Council to merge, creating one Parish Council covering the three Fornhams recently went before West Suffolk Council for consideration.

West Suffolk Council has agreed the draft recommendations for the Community Governance Review and launched a consultation on them, which will run until 30 June 2026. Below is the information sheet for Issue 1, which relates to the parish councils.

Also below is a poster about the public consultation.
 
When considering the draft recommendation please note that a Community Governance Review should result in parish arrangements which:
(a)           reflect the identity and interest of the community in that area;
(b)           are effective and convenient for the delivery of services;
(c)           provide for a strong, inclusive community; and
(d)           reflect a sense of place
 
To provide feedback on the draft recommendations, please email cgr@westsuffolk.gov.uk. The consultation on the draft recommendations closes on 30 June 2026 and the council will then consider the comments received and draft final recommendations. The final recommendations will then be considered by West Suffolk Council at its meeting in October 2026. Any changes relating to financial or administrative arrangements will take effect from 1 April 2027 with any electoral changes implemented at the May 2027 parish elections. The full timetable is in the Terms of Reference.

Issue-1-Fornham-All-Saints-Fornham-StMartin-and-Fornham-StGenevieve.pdf

Fornham-All-Saints-Fornham-St-Martin-and-Fornham-St-Genevieve-.pdf