Brandon commission

The Independent Commission on the Future of Brandon (Brandon commission), funded by West Suffolk Council, is a body of expert advisers and stakeholders, overseeing the exploration of options to shape Brandon as a place where businesses and communities can thrive. Launched in 2025 and chaired by Mark Pragnell, the commission will provide evidence-based and locally-grounded advice to guide the future development of Brandon. This initiative aims to balance options that will best grow the prosperity and enhance the wellbeing of current and future residents, while recognising and protecting the sensitive ecological and environmental characteristics of the town and wider area in which it is located.

We want to hear what you think about Brandon – please complete our Brandon commission survey. The survey is live until 13 April 2025.

Brandon commission survey

Commission meeting dates

(more dates will be added once confirmed)

Monday 7 April 2025, 12.30pm - 3.30pm, at Brandon Country Park

Any organisation or individual that wishes to attend a commission meeting should contact the chair in advance, who may extend an invitation at his discretion and subject to space.

More detail and information on the purpose and aims of the commission

For more information or to get involved please email brandon.commission@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Commission chair, Mark Pragnell in front of Brandon Bridge