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Mayoral candidates brand 'appalling' election delay a 'sorry mess' as Labour defends decision
The government has postponed "fast-tracked" elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor for two years, prompting fury from candidates who have branded the decision "appalling" and a "sorry mess".by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections to be delayed by two years
The government is expected to announce today that it will postpone planned elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor from May 2026 to 2028, marking the second delay to democratic processes in the region this year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Arsonists destroy Chantry Park play tower months after disability-focused upgrade
A suspected arson attack has destroyed a play tower at Chantry Park on Tuesday night, just three months after the council opened the upgraded facility.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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How councils are innovating to deliver more solar
Mid Suffolk District Council leader Andy Mellen argues that when it comes to solar energy, the principle should be simple: rooftops before rural.News
New benches in Ipswich parks offer lifeline to those struggling with mental health
Two specially designed benches now sit in Bourne and Chantry Parks, each equipped with solar-powered QR codes that provide 24-hour access to mental health support services for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council leaders clash (again) over financial projections in Suffolk reorganisation debate
District and borough council leaders backing a three-council proposal for Suffolk have, again, accused the county council of misleading the public over the financial impact of their One Suffolk plan, claiming detailed analysis shows it would cost an extra £81.8m over five years rather than delivering promised savings.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council launches consultation on Princes Street cycle path plans
Residents and businesses have until 22 December to share their views on proposals for a segregated two-way cycle path along Princes Street, connecting Ipswich railway station to the town centre.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Government launches consultation on Suffolk council reorganisation
Suffolk residents have until 11 January 2026 to have their say on proposals that could see the county's six councils replaced by either one or three unitary authorities.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk traffic hits record high despite £12m cycling push
Suffolk County Council has spent more than £12 million on walking and cycling infrastructure over the past five years, yet traffic on the county's roads has hit an all-time high – more than any year since records began in 1993.by
Matt Stott
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One Suffolk campaign 'misleading and dishonest', say district councils
Suffolk's district and borough councils have written to the Government accusing Suffolk County Council of breaching publicity guidelines and using taxpayers' money to fund lobbying activities in support of its One Suffolk devolution proposal. The county council strongly refutes the claims.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Twenty-three years of hope and heartbreak: Why Broomhill Pool campaigners refuse to give up
Despite two failed attempts to secure funding for one of Britain's finest lidos, the Broomhill Pool Trust chairman is urging stakeholders to "finally get the project over the line" – arguing the scheme is ready-made with planning permission, design approval, and unprecedented public support.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Upper Brook Street motorists face camera crackdown
Motorists who continue to flout traffic restrictions on Upper Brook Street face stronger enforcement, with plate-recognition cameras set to be installed following persistent breaches.byMatt Stott
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