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Ipswich to get enhanced bus services as Suffolk launches biggest expansion since 1998
Ipswich and the surrounding communities will get new and improved bus routes from late August, funded by a £2.8m government grant.by
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Ipswich Museum redevelopment enters final construction phases
The Grade II* listed museum's ambitious transformation is nearing completion, with new galleries and improved accessibility features taking shape. Take a look inside.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue launches new £1.6m control room in Ipswich
A state-of-the-art fire control room has gone live in Suffolk, promising faster and more resilient 999 emergency response across the county after an 18-month build programme.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Prolific property developer John Howard announces Norfolk-Suffolk mayoral candidacy
John Howard, the man behind multiple high-profile property developments in Ipswich, including the Great White Horse Hotel and the Winerack, is the first to announce his Conservative candidacy bid for the combined authority mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich to become first UK town to get street-based AR binoculars
Six digital binocular units will be installed across Ipswich this summer after receiving planning approval, making it the first UK town to offer the augmented reality technology freely on its streets.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Nearly 500 school children learn about air quality during council visits
Environmental Protection officers visited four primary schools during Walk to School Week and this week, teaching pupils about air pollution and encouraging them to make personal pledges.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Council secures £27,500 gum cleaning grant for fourth year
Ipswich Borough Council has received funding to tackle chewing gum on our streets, becoming one of only six councils nationwide to secure the grant for four consecutive years.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk challenges Government on planning reform at national conference
Suffolk County Council has raised concerns about proposed changes to infrastructure planning laws at a national conference held at The Hold in Ipswich on 11 June.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council to set aside £1.9m war chest to push single authority proposal
Suffolk County Council is set to approve a £1.9 million budget proposal next week to fund its planned reorganisation of Suffolk's local councils, with residents invited to have their say through a new survey.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Cumberland Towers gets dedicated safety engagement plan
As Ipswich's only council-owned high-rise flats, Cumberland Towers requires a specific resident strategy under new building safety regulations.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council to consider new £75,000 community grants fund
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will decide next week whether to establish a new Community Chest Fund offering three tiers of grants to local groups and residents.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council seeks £2m funding for next phase of house building
Ipswich Borough Council is considering transferring unused contingency funding from completed developments to continue building affordable homes across the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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