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Supper Club reopens after police lift closure notice two hours early

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The Ipswich venue has reopened after police lifted a temporary closure notice that was imposed following an altercation at the weekend.

The big picture: Suffolk Constabulary superintendent Andrew Martin has authorised the Supper Club in Tacket Street to resume trading two hours before its temporary closure notice was due to expire.

Supper Club in Ipswich
Supper Club in IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Why it matters: The venue's closure followed an incident in the early hours of Sunday when police were called to deal with reports of an altercation at around 03:40.

Key details: Three men were arrested following the incident:

  • A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

  • A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, assault (actual bodily harm) and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

  • A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.

  • All three have been bailed and are due to return to police in November

An updated closure notice on Supper Club in Ipswich
An updated closure noticeErvin Hyso

What's next: Suffolk Constabulary will work with Ipswich Borough Council's Licensing team to investigate the incident further. The new notice states: "The magistrates' court hearing referred to in the original closure notice will not take place, however, this cancellation does not affect other judicial process that may be relevant to these premises."

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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