Parliamentary constituency
Current MP, latest election result, geographic context and official constituency information.
The map shows this constituency alongside neighbouring parliamentary constituencies for geographic context.
Boundary data: ONS Open Geography Portal.
Local context
South Suffolk is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by James Cartlidge (Conservative) since July 2024.
Held on 4 July 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James CartlidgeElected | Conservative | 16,082 | 33.0% | -29.1% |
| Emma Bishton | Labour | 13,035 | 26.7% | 7.5% |
| Beverley England | Reform UK | 9,252 | 19.0% | — |
| Tom Bartleet | Liberal Democrat | 6,424 | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Jessie Carter | Green Party | 4,008 | 8.2% | 2.2% |
Election data comes from UK Parliament. Turnout percentage is calculated by Project Open Gov from Parliament's turnout and electorate figures.
A population and household snapshot for South Suffolk, using validated House of Commons Library constituency datasets.
Population figures are mid-2024 estimates from the House of Commons Library. Project Open Gov calculates the estimated population shown above by summing the six published age-band counts. View population source ↗
Housing tenure shows how households in this constituency described their home at the most recent census.
“Other tenure” combines shared ownership and households recorded as living rent free.
Housing-tenure figures come from the most recent census: 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2022 in Scotland. View housing-tenure source ↗
A broad view of household types in this constituency. Project Open Gov uses the four broad groups supplied by the Commons Library so the presentation remains consistent across the UK.
Household-composition figures come from the Commons Library constituency dataset. The source uses census data and Project Open Gov displays its broad household groups rather than attempting to harmonise the detailed categories itself. View household-composition source ↗
The source records whether day-to-day activities are limited and uses separate person-level tables for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Comparison note: the workbook uses different source terminology across the UK: England & Wales uses “Disabled under the Equality Act”, while Scotland and Northern Ireland use “Disabled” / “Non-disabled”. Project Open Gov therefore preserves the source categories and does not present them as one single like-for-like UK legal definition.
Disability figures come from the Commons Library constituency workbook. This profile uses the person-level tables only; the workbook also contains separate household-level disability tables which are not used here. View disability source ↗
A high-confidence subset of current-session parliamentary records from this constituency's current MP where the full constituency name is stated explicitly in the written question, debate title or recorded section.
This is not a complete record of every local issue raised in Parliament. Project Open Gov does not currently infer a constituency connection from the MP relationship alone, speech text, nearby place names or other local entities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement regarding the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what plans her department has to maintain operational resilience of HM Coastguard i
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement on the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what assessment her department has made of the sustainability of HM Coastguard in South Su
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what new support she plans to provide to students in South Suffolk in relation to the new SEND reforms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to treatment for patients with BRAF-mutated bowel cancer in South Suffolk constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in…
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the downstream oil sector on ensure the supply of kerosene to off-grid households in South Suffolk constituency.
Open UK Government and Parliament petitions that have reached at least 10,000 signatures nationally, ranked here by the number of signatures recorded in this constituency.
Petition signatures are not a poll and do not show what the constituency as a whole thinks. A person can also sign more than one petition.
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Signature counts come from the official UK Government and Parliament petitions data and may change while a petition remains open. Browse official petitions ↗
National Lottery grants awarded to organisations recorded in this parliamentary constituency since 4 July 2024.
The constituency is based on the recipient organisation recorded in the source data. The funded activity may sometimes take place across a wider area.
The Ministry of Parenting Community Interest Company
The Ministry of Parenting Community Interest Company - Children & Young People - National Lottery Awards for All England
Copdock: St Peter with St Mary
Our project will transform St Peter’s Grade II* tower from a silent, inaccessible structure into a vibrant hub for heritage, wellbeing, and environmental learning. We will restore the 1478 tower and conserve the rare 1614 Miles Graye bell, safeguarding nationally significant musical heritage while reconnecting people with place. Over 24 months, we will engage 1,300+ participants through 35 events, prioritising youth, rurally isolated residents, and those experiencing poor mental health. Key deliverables include 1,000 curriculum-linked activity packs, a touring exhibition for 500+ users, and a WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant website. We will recruit and train 15 volunteers and a Digital Heritage Intern to co-create 30 local stories and 10 audio "Sound Postcards". Our legacy is a sustainable, community-led future supported by three digital toolkits, a five-year business plan, and a 20% increase in visitor diversity.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Hadleigh
The project will support the ongoing community focus of the Grade I church which lies at the heart of Hadleigh. We seek to deliver crucial preparatory work to build the foundations for future works, sustainably securing the built fabric for generations to come. At its core, the project champions local heritage. The history of the families and craftsmanship which constructed the church will be spotlit through pilot activities and engagement opportunities, ensuring the church continues to be a living celebration of community. A feasibility study, and the development of a business plan and architectural drawings, will address urgent repair and access needs; whilst providing a solution to current operational conflicts which are compounded by a rapidly growing local population that places the church’s space under increasing demand. Practical needs, operational requirements and priority works will be underpinned by in-depth consultation, ensuring that developments are founded upon robust evidence of need.
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Digital Exploration for XR Dance Theatre - Not discipline specific - National Lottery Project Grants
St Mary's Church Glemsford
We want to ensure that St Mary’s Church can continue to play an active role at the heart of the Glemsford village community. This project will tackle urgent repairs to the building, stopping further deterioration and putting the church into a stable, weather-tight condition. The repairs include the bell tower, helping to protect the bells and support the future of the much-loved tradition of bell ringing in Glemsford. Alongside the repair work, we also want to increase visitors and for more people to feel welcome, involved and connected to the church. New activities with schools, local groups and volunteers will create opportunities for people to better explore our building’s history, and the stories associated with it. As well restoring the building we will help people engage with our natural surroundings in accessible and enjoyable ways.
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Source: DCMS National Lottery Grants Database. The figures shown cover awards from 4 July 2024 to 1 July 2026. View official grants data ↗
