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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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.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Police and council launch joint patrols in Norwich Road area
Officers from Ipswich Central Police and Ipswich Borough Council parking enforcement teams are conducting daily joint patrols in the Norwich Road area for a two-week period in January.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Sizewell C plans Ransomes Europark bus depot with up to 400 jobs
Sizewell C has revealed plans for a bus depot in Ipswich that would create up to 400 jobs maintaining a fleet of about 150 zero-emission buses for workers travelling to the £38 billion nuclear power station under construction near Leiston.by
Matt Stott
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Suffolk's local elections officially cancelled by Government
Local elections in Suffolk have been officially cancelled by the Government – a decision that is likely to prove highly contentious amongst residents.byOliver Rouane-Williamsand
João Santos
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Council defers Ipswich tourism tax decision to 2028
Ipswich Borough Council will not take a position on a potential hotel tax, saying the decision should be left to the Norfolk-Suffolk combined authority mayor who will be elected in 2028.byMatt Stott
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Crown Street Car Park now open 24 hours a day
Ipswich Borough Council has made Crown Street Car Park permanently available round the clock following a successful trial, aiming to support the town's night-time economy and provide greater flexibility for visitors.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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More than £2m could be lost on stalled school project at former Co-op building
New financial disclosures show that nearly £2 million of public money is at stake in the stalled Central Ipswich Free School project, which the government proposed cancelling last month, with Suffolk County Council seeking the return of its £752,000 contribution if the decision is confirmed.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival expands to over 30 events
Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.byMatt Stott
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New inclusive play area coming to Murray Road with wheelchair-accessible equipment
Families with children of all abilities will gain access to inclusive play equipment at Murray Road Recreation Ground this spring, featuring wheelchair-accessible carousels, braille learning panels, and communication boards designed for children who have difficulty speaking.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council rents to rise by 4.8% from April
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a 4.8% increase to council housing rents from 1 April 2026, adding an average of £5.07 per week to social housing rents.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandJoão Santos
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Ipswich council to spend more than £600,000 on bins and bags
Ipswich Borough Council has agreed to spend more than £600,000 on bins and bags over the next three years to fulfil its statutory duty to deliver waste collections across the borough.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandJoão Santos
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Ipswich Borough Council to formally request postponement of May elections
Ipswich Borough Council voted on Tuesday, 14 January, to request that the government postpone its May 2026 elections, citing concerns about capacity to deliver local government reorganisation.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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