Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.
Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.Meet the experts
Lee Walker
CEOLee brings over a decade of strategic leadership and place marketing experience as CEO of Ipswich Central, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Ipswich.
Place expert
News
Local artists invited to transform Portman Road hoardings into 170sqm mural
Local artists, designers and creatives wanting their work featured on a 170 square metre mural opposite Portman Road have until 17:00 on Sunday, 15 February to submit their designs.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
News
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.by
Matt Stott
Opinion
Change is scary – that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
If you've grown up with something working a certain way – bringing you joy, pride, memories – of course, you're wary when someone suggests doing it differently. That's not closed-mindedness. That's human nature. And right now, it's playing out in every conversation about Ipswich's future, writes Ipswich Central CEO Lee Walker.by
Lee Walker
News
Watch Traitors finale live screening at The Church, Ipswich
Fans of The Traitors can watch a free live screening of the hit BBC series finale on a big screen at The Church in Ipswich on Friday, 23 January.byMatt Stott
News
Ipswich launches campaign to unite town behind City of Culture bid
Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
How Suffolk's new policing approach is tackling crime differently
Two years after Suffolk Constabulary overhauled its policing model to prioritise community engagement, the force says the changes are delivering results, with business leaders and town centre managers reporting improved safety and closer working relationships with local officers.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Feature
What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows
From traditional pantomimes at the Regent and New Wolsey Theatre to dance adaptations of classic tales and cinema screenings, Ipswich venues are offering entertainment for all ages throughout the festive season.byMatt Stott
News
Ipswich Minster celebrates first Christmas Tree Festival
Ipswich Minster marked a milestone on Friday night as it launched its first Christmas Tree Festival since being granted Minster status this year, with around 100 decorated trees now on display until 7 December.byMatt Stott
Feature
'Talk this town up' – Football boss's passionate plea for Ipswich City of Culture bid
Ipswich Town FC chairman Mark Ashton doesn't do half measures, and his speech launching Ipswich's City of Culture bid made that crystal clear – the club's leader wants everyone to stop undermining the town and start celebrating what makes it special as it gears up for its 2029 City of Culture bid.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Ipswich students to create pop-up art trail across town centre
More than 40 young people from four Ipswich secondary schools will paint colourful "key" designs in shop windows and vacant units across the town centre from 17-18 November as part of Youth Voice UNLOCKED.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Ipswich retailer 'honoured' to share small business concerns with Chancellor at No11
The founder of independent upmarket fashion retailer James St Peter's was among business owners from across the country invited to share first-hand experiences of running SMEs with Chancellor Rachel Reeves at Downing Street.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Griff Rhys Jones to launch Ipswich waterfront AR experience next week
Actor and heritage enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones will visit Ipswich on Tuesday, 4 November at 14:00 to celebrate the opening of Stoke Bridge Wharf and launch 'Dock Stories', an augmented reality trail revealing the voices and characters behind one of England's most historic ports.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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