Suffolk County Council axes climate emergency status after fiery debate

Suffolk County Council voted 47 to 16 on Thursday, 16 July, to rescind its six-year-old Climate Emergency declaration, as more than 70 councillors and campaigners gathered outside Endeavour House to oppose the move.

Ipswich market stalls to move sides of Cornhill

Market traders on the Cornhill are set to relocate to the square's northern side, opposite their current spot, to make way for delivery access and the Lloyds Avenue redevelopment.

County council hears Abbott's bypass petition, but stalemate continues

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott handed a petition signed by more than 4,000 people to Suffolk County Council on Thursday, 16 July, calling for a revived Ipswich Northern Bypass, but the council's position remains unchanged as it continues to develop its cabinet report due in September.

Abbott backs crackdown on vapes marketed at children

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has welcomed a UK-wide consultation on plain packaging and display restrictions for vapes, as the government moves to tackle youth nicotine addiction.

Health worker warns Suffolk nursing cuts would be 'disastrous'

A Suffolk County Council health visitor of more than a decade has warned that proposed cuts to nursing staff would be "absolutely disastrous" for vulnerable families. Up to 49 nursing roles could be axed as part of a wider overhaul of children's health services.

Speeding offences surge past 79,000 on Suffolk roads

Suffolk drivers were caught speeding almost 80,000 times last year, new police data shows, with two new A12 cameras alone driving a jump of more than 10,000 offences.

Council approves £19m plan for new SEND school places

Suffolk County Council's cabinet has approved spending almost £19 million of government funding to create hundreds of new school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Council approves extra £4m for A12 road scheme

Suffolk County Council's cabinet has approved an extra £4 million to complete the business case for a major A12 upgrade, ahead of a Government submission in September.

£18m Stowmarket innovation centre officially opens

A new skills and innovation centre backed by Freeport East funding has opened in Stowmarket, offering office space, training facilities and support for growing businesses across Suffolk.

Ipswich man ordered to repay £18,767 in fraud case

An Ipswich man who defrauded the social housing system has been ordered to repay £18,767.82, following a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Ipswich Crown Court.

Free breakfast clubs coming to ten Ipswich schools

Ten schools across Ipswich will offer free breakfast clubs from September, after eight more primaries joined the government's expanding programme.

Barnes Construction lays foundation for college apprentices with materials donation

Barnes Construction has donated £1,000 worth of blocks and timber to Suffolk New College's Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, giving apprentices access to industry-standard materials.

Brave Futures receives £17,000 charity donation

Local charity Brave Futures has been presented with a £17,000 donation, generated through a national recycling scheme supported by Ipswich Borough Council.

Ipswich's heritage parks now all hold Green Flag status

Every one of Ipswich's heritage parks now holds Green Flag status, after Chantry Park joined Bourne Park, Christchurch Park and Holywells Park in securing the prestigious award this year.

Community fund gives £125,000 boost to 56 Ipswich groups

A report going before Ipswich Borough Council's Executive on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, reveals its new Community Chest fund helped 56 local organisations access £125,000 since launching last October. Future rounds are set to target fly-tipping, youth unemployment and anti-social behaviour.

Council moves to fill town centre's empty shops

Ipswich Borough Council will decide on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, whether to launch a public consultation on new powers that let it auction leases on long-term empty shops – the move Ipswich.co.uk revealed was coming last month.

Suffolk Tories challenge county council leader over £15k+ private office refit

A row has broken out at Suffolk County Council over an £18,484 office refit for new leader Michael Hadwen, with the Conservatives branding it "personal aggrandisement".

After 15 years of delays, The Mill takes a decisive step forward

Safety approval for the recladding of The Mill on Ipswich Waterfront marks the most significant breakthrough yet in a saga that has left residents in unsafe flats and Suffolk's tallest tower unfinished for over a decade.

Suffolk businesses stuck in economic 'holding pattern'

Suffolk's economy remains locked in a subdued pattern of weak activity and sentiment, with the county's latest business survey showing little improvement on the gloomy picture reported three months ago.

Suffolk voters splinter as Reform's lead narrows in region, new polling data predicts

New polling suggests Reform would still lead in Suffolk if an election were held tomorrow, but its grip on the county is loosening. Labour, the Conservatives and a Restore Britain are all cutting into its support.

Thrasher pub reopens on Nacton Road after refurbishment

The Thrasher, a Hungry Horse pub on Nacton Road, has reopened to customers following a six-figure investment in its interior, food offering and beer garden.

Harmonious Cafe: Coffee, community and wellness

Harmonious Cafe has launched at Curve Bar, pairing healthy brunches with a wellness-first approach that includes run clubs and lifestyle events.

Lloyds Avenue: Approved, funded...still waiting

Ipswich Borough Council first proposed redeveloping Lloyds Avenue in December 2020. Nearly six years on, and five years after securing funding, it still cannot say when work will begin.

Council plans £400,000 cash boost for cleaner streets

Ipswich Borough Council is proposing to invest £400,000 over the next two years in a new Neighbourhood Cleansing Team, aimed at improving the appearance of streets and public spaces across the borough.