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New industrial units ready for immediate occupation at Eastern Gateway

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Five new industrial units totalling 160,782 sq ft are now available for occupation at Ipswich's Eastern Gateway development.

The big picture: The development, known as Access @ Eastern Gateway, is situated on eight acres of commercial land along Sproughton Road, adjacent to Junction 54 of the A14.

Trebor Developments, in conjunction with Hillwood, has appointed Penn Commercial as the joint marketing agent alongside Lambert Smith Hampton and Savills.

Why it matters: The scheme strengthens Ipswich's position as an industrial hub, offering:

  • Strategic location near the Ports of Ipswich and Felixstowe

  • Direct access to the A14

  • BREEAM 'Excellent' certification

  • Sustainable design features

Access @ Eastern Gateway
Access @ Eastern GatewayTrebor Developments

By the numbers:

  • Four units available ranging from 12,897 sq ft to 52,491 sq ft

  • Total scheme comprises 160,782 sq ft

  • Eight acres of commercial land

What they're saying: "Penn is delighted to have been appointed local agents on this prestigious scheme, which brings new product to the market in a strategic location," said Vanessa Penn, managing director of Penn Commercial.

Greg Dalton, development director for Trebor Developments, said: "We're delighted to have Vanessa and the Penn Commercial team formally appointed as joint marketing agent on this important scheme for us."

The bottom line: The remaining four units are ready for immediate occupation, with unrestricted B2 and B8 employment use.

Health Minister meets Ipswich MPs over cancelled surgery plans

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The government minister responsible for primary care has met with Ipswich's MPs to discuss the cancelled development of a 'super surgery' in north west Ipswich. Stephen Kinnock MP held talks with local representatives following the scrapping of Cardinal Medical Practice's planned development at the former Tooks Bakery site.

Why it matters: The meeting signals high-level government engagement with Ipswich's primary care challenges, particularly in the north west of the town where the cancelled development was planned.

The big picture: The development at the former Tooks Bakery site was intended to create a new 'super surgery' that would embed healthcare services within the local community, aligning with the government's long-term NHS strategy.

Jack Abbott, Patrick Spencer and Health Minister Stephen Kinnock
Jack Abbott MP and Patrick Spencer MP met with Health Minister Stephen Kinnock on Saturday 30 NovemberOffice of Jack Abbott MP

The details: Jack Abbott MP and Patrick Spencer MP met with Health Minister Stephen Kinnock on Saturday 30 November:

  • Both MPs emphasised the need for improved primary care in north west Ipswich

  • The minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to community-based healthcare

  • The project was meant to align with recommendations from the Darzi Report on NHS strategy

  • No immediate solution was proposed

What they're saying:

  • "I will continue to work with local and national politicians and our local NHS to try and find a workable solution," said Jack Abbott MP

  • Patrick Spencer MP described the cancellation as "bitterly disappointing" for both the medical practice and local residents

  • Spencer added that the promised new 'super surgery' would "deliver exactly what the Government has committed to – health services embedded in the local community"

The bottom line: While the minister has reinforced the government's commitment to community healthcare, no immediate solution has been proposed for the cancelled development. Both MPs have pledged to continue working towards a sustainable solution.

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