The Town Hall, Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EF
Telephone: 01502 722576
Email: townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
This page is dedicated to the Southwold Neighbourhood Plan.
All documents related to the plan will be available to download from here
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
It is a guide to development in the town and will be required be used by anyone considering, or making, a planning application
What does it do?
The Plan sets out policies that will have legal force when a planning application is submitted. Some of the Policies apply to the whole of Southwold and some apply to specific parts of the town. The Neighbourhood Plan should be read in conjunction with the Waveney Local Plan.
How long will it last?
Once approved, the Plan will apply for 20 years. This is why it is important that we set the right Policies, as they will affect development in the town until 2038. The Plan can be reviewed before then, if necessary.
Why are you being asked for comments on the Plan?
The Policies have been drawn up using the responses to the questionnaire that was distributed in 2016, and to which 39% of residents responded, and consultation with local people and businesses. We now want your thoughts on the Plan so that these can be taken into account before the final version of the Plan is voted on in a local referendum next year.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Southwold Town Council ,
The Town Hall, Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EF
Telephone: 01502 722576
Email: townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
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TOWN COUNCILLORS
The Southwold Town Councillors are local, receive no payment and are not to be confused with District (East Suffolk) or County (Suffolk) councillors who have political affiliation. All Councillors are required to comply with the Code Of Conduct and register their interests. Details can be found on the East Suffolk Register of Interests which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. Councillors can be contacted through the Town Council Office on 01502 722576 or by emailing townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
SOUTHWOLD TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Are you passionate about our community? Southwold Town Council has a vacancy for a Town Councillor, (to be filled by co-option).
How to Apply: If you wish to serve as a Councillor, please write to us with your details, background, and reasons for wanting to join the Town Council by 30th July 2024.
Qualifications:
• Must be a British subject, over 18 years old, and an elector.
• Must reside within Southwold, within 3 miles of it, or occupy/own/tenant land or premises therein.
• Alternatively, must have your principal or only place of work in Southwold.
• Must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.
Contact Information: If you have any queries please contact Lesley the Town Clerk on 01502 722576. Applications to be emailed to townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com