Governance
Lawshall lies in the Babergh district of the shire county of Suffolk. The three tiers of local government are administered by
- Suffolk County Council
- Babergh District Council
- Lawshall Parish Council
Lawshall Parish Council has 7 elected members, the Chairman being Mrs Vicki Matthews. Matters that have been under recent consideration include:
(a) Completion of Affordable housing scheme
(b) Additional land for Lawshall Community Playground
(c) Purchase of amenity land at The Glebe/Shepherds Drive from Suffolk County Council is under consideration
In terms of community planning the parish has previously undertaken Village Appraisals but does not currently have a Parish Plan or Village Design Statement.
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