Suffolk marks 24 years of Junior Road Safety Officers

More than 150 pupils, teachers and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of Suffolk's Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) at this year's JRSO Awards.

Your chance to pose questions to your MP – Ipswich meetings announced

From traffic to housing, residents across Ipswich will get the chance to put their concerns to MP Jack Abbott, councillors and support agencies at four community meetings this summer.

MP Patrick Spencer cleared of sexual assault charges

A jury at Southwark Crown Court has found Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer not guilty of two counts of sexual assault, following a four-day trial.

Bus plan branded 'dystopian' as councillors clash on cost

A cross-party push for a costed rural bus strategy has collapsed at Suffolk County Council, with Reform councillors dismissing it as unrealistic and opposition members insisting it committed no actual spending.

Ipswich businesses back BID for another five years

Ipswich businesses have voted overwhelmingly to renew the Ipswich Central Business Improvement District (BID), securing a fresh five-year mandate to continue town centre investment until 2032.

Suffolk survivor's campaign to reform abuse order law

A woman from Suffolk who was forced to relive her abuse in court just to keep a non-molestation order in place is campaigning for the law to change, calling for automatic extensions in cases where an abuser has been convicted of breaching an order or committing related offences.

Fraud crackdown 'more important than ever', says council

With council budgets under growing strain, Ipswich Borough Council says catching fraud is now more critical than ever after its fraud team protected £5.1 million of public resources last year.

Ipswich school community raises £5,262 for local charities at summer ball

More than 275 members of the Ipswich School community came together for a Charity Summer Ball, raising £5,262 for two Suffolk charities that support local families and young people.

Bin rollout woes fuel calls for East Suffolk council shake-up

Seven weeks into a troubled recycling rollout, and with residents reportedly threatening legal action, a senior councillor says East Suffolk Council's governance – not just its bins – is now in question.

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.