Ipswich Borough Council
Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
Meet the experts
Jane Riley
Portfolio Holder for Culture and CustomersJane Riley has served as borough councillor for Alexandra Ward in Ipswich since 2014. An Ipswich native and qualified solicitor, she is involved in local education initiatives and serves as a trustee for several organizations, including the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust.
Neil MacDonald
LeaderCouncillor Neil MacDonald, a Labour representative for St John's Ward since 2000, leads Ipswich Borough Council.
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Work begins on long-awaited, stripped-back Town Centre Greening project
Work has started on Ipswich Borough Council's Town Centre Greening project, which will introduce trees and planting across four streets between the town centre and waterfront.News
Council criticised over 'closed doors' £560k regeneration grant for Grimwades adult learning centre
Ipswich Borough Council's decision to award a £560,000 town centre regeneration grant to turn the first floor of the Grimwades building into an adult learning centre has been criticised as a "deal done behind closed doors" that denied other potential uses from being considered.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Council approves cremator replacement at Ipswich Crematorium
Ipswich Borough Council has given the go-ahead to replace two gas cremators at Ipswich Crematorium and carry out major refurbishment works to the building.byand
João Santos
Nicola Sebastian
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Mystery tenant to bring empty Ipswich building back to life with £560k council investment
An undisclosed tenant will bring an empty town centre building back into use after the council agreed to invest £560,000 in the property, though details about both the building's location and the nature of the project have been kept confidential.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandJoão Santos
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Council to decide on South Ravenswood masterplan
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider developing a masterplan for land south of Ravenswood on Tuesday, 10 February, which aims to unlock new growth, investment and high-quality development in the south-east area of the town.News
Ipswich launches first street performers showcase with applications now open
Ipswich Borough Council is calling on street performers of all kinds to apply for the town's first-ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday, 4 April 2026, with applications open until 6 March 2026.News
Council to consider new cremators and major refurbishment at Ipswich Crematorium
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider significant investment in replacing life-expired cremators and modernising facilities at Ipswich Crematorium when they meet on Tuesday, 10 February.News
Rough sleeping up 38% as council seeks new contracts to tackle 'most harmful form of homelessness'
Ipswich has seen a 38% rise in people sleeping rough each month compared to last year, prompting the council to procure new specialist services aimed at ending rough sleeping in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Three Ipswich charities to be awarded £72,000 in council grants
Ipswich Borough Council is set to approve £72,000 in Community Cash Grants to three voluntary organisations supporting vulnerable residents, homelessness services and advice provision across the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Borough Council to pledge £70m town centre investment and 'lowest' tax rise
Ipswich Borough Council will propose more than £70 million investment in the town centre over four years in its Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget later today, while keeping its council tax increase to 2.98% – the lowest of the three authorities collecting tax in the borough.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Waterfront attraction secures £2.28m Towns Fund grant
CLAY 1A, a new visitor attraction planned for Ipswich's waterfront, has been granted £2.28m from the Towns Fund alongside a £20m philanthropic gift to transform the historic Waterfront House into a creative community space.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk elections: Democracy deferred or democracy cancelled?
When the Government confirmed on 22 January that Suffolk's local elections would not go ahead in May, it marked the end of a contentious political battle that exposed deep divisions between councils, within parties, and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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