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Council to consult on new housing and homelessness strategy

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Ipswich Borough Council will consider adopting a new 5-year housing strategy next week, with plans to launch a public consultation if approved.

The big picture: The Housing Strategy and Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 aims to improve housing services in Ipswich, with five key priorities:

  • Providing high-quality advice

  • Focusing on early prevention

  • Working to end rough sleeping

  • Facilitating access to suitable accommodation

  • Building partnerships to support residents

Man sleeping rough
A man sleeps roughDominika ZarzyckaGetty

Why it matters: The strategy will shape the council's approach to housing and homelessness over the next five years, impacting thousands of Ipswich residents.

Key details:

  • The Executive will vote on the strategy at its meeting on 10 September

  • If approved, a public consultation will run from 10 September to 8 October

  • Residents will be invited to complete an online survey

What they're saying: Councillor Alasdair Ross, Portfolio Holder for Housing, called the consultation "a crucial opportunity for us to hear directly from the people of Ipswich."

"It is vital that we understand the views and concerns of our community as we work towards ensuring safe, affordable, and quality housing for all," Ross said.

The bottom line: The council says public input will be "invaluable" in helping enhance housing standards, support vulnerable people, and build a "stronger, more resilient Ipswich."

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Police search for missing teenager with Ipswich connections

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Essex Police are looking for 16-year-old Kieran-John Streeter who has gone missing from the Clacton area and believe he could be in Ipswich.

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Kieran-John StreeterEssex Police

Kieran-John was last seen wearing a green hoodie, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. According to Essex police, he has connections to Ipswich.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact them and quote incident 912 of 4 April.

Members of the public who may have seen Kieran-John or have information about his whereabouts should contact Essex Police directly.

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