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A planning application has been submitted to officially convert a six-bedroom house on St Helens Street into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The retrospective application means the property is already used as shared housing without proper planning permission.
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Suffolk County Council has reduced its direct carbon emissions by 43% since declaring a climate emergency in 2019 but faces challenges meeting its 2030 net zero target.
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The number of babies born in Ipswich fell to 1,449 in 2023, down from 1,516 the previous year, as fertility rates across England and Wales plummeted to historic lows.
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A community fund that has supported hundreds of local charities and helped over 146,000 people across East Anglia is accepting new applications for grants of up to £5,000.
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Azpects, creator of the UK's top-selling paving jointing compound EASYJoint, is expanding its operations with a move to larger premises at Whitehouse Business Centre in Ipswich.
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Users of Ransomes Sports Pavilion will see fees rise by up to 22% after Ipswich Borough Council approved increases to make the facility financially self-sufficient.
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A state-of-the-art hydrotherapy centre and modernised gym facilities are at the heart of Ipswich Town's ambitious training ground redevelopment plans. The project signals the club's commitment to long-term development across all teams.
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Plans are being developed to expand Northgate High School and Ormiston Endeavour Academy to create 600 new student places, replacing previous proposals for a new secondary school in Ipswich Garden Suburb.
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A new European food store specialising in European wines will open its doors to customers on Norwich Road this month.
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A decision to increase allotment rents across Ipswich's 16 sites was approved as the council aims to make the service self-sustaining. The council currently subsidises allotments by more than £31,000 per year.
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Young children at Hillside Nursery learned essential road safety rules through interactive sessions with police officers. The visit combined practical demonstrations with storytelling to help children understand safety messages.
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Suffolk County Council's leader will meet with the government's devolution minister tomorrow to discuss potential new powers for the region. It follows September's controversial scrapping of a £500 million devolution deal for the county.
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