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Ipswich Borough Council to pledge £70m town centre investment and 'lowest' tax rise

Ipswich Borough Council will propose more than £70 million investment in the town centre over four years in its Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget later today, while keeping its council tax increase to 2.98% – the lowest of the three authorities collecting tax in the borough.
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'Rough' police precept increase approved despite affordability concerns

Councillors have approved a near-maximum increase to the police's share of Council Tax, with PCC Tim Passmore stressing not increasing the precept would be "so detrimental that it doesn't bear thinking about".
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Why Suffolk services are taking sexual violence support on the road

As It's Not OK Week continues, two outreach workers are visiting colleges, businesses and community groups across Suffolk this week, responding to a sharp rise in demand for sexual violence support with a clear message: help must be visible, accessible and survivor-led.
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Ipswich man jailed for 15 weeks after assaulting woman

Scott Hyam, 39, of Ramsgate Drive, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, 22 January, after pleading guilty to assault by beating following an incident in September.
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Ipswich law firm wins platinum award for eighth year running

Attwells Solicitors has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the Ipswich-based firm has won a client care award from the independent review platform.
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Town left to rue missed chances in Preston stalemate

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities, Ipswich Town were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Preston North End on a frustrating afternoon that saw multiple penalty appeals waved away and the referee booed off the pitch.
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Waterfront attraction secures £2.28m Towns Fund grant

CLAY 1A, a new visitor attraction planned for Ipswich's waterfront, has been granted £2.28m from the Towns Fund alongside a £20m philanthropic gift to transform the historic Waterfront House into a creative community space.
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