[7] In 2011, Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils began working together, with one, fully integrated staff structure.

[21][22] When first created the council inherited offices in Elmswell, Eye, Stowmarket and Needham Market from its predecessors.

[23] The council initially decided to consolidate its offices in Stowmarket, being the district's largest town and a central location, but no suitable site could be found there.

The original building there was a large eighteenth century house called "Hurstlea" at 131 High Street.

[24][25] A large modern extension was built behind the original building, which was formally opened in January 1982.