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Voter registration for Ipswich's May elections closes tonight
Today is the final day to register to vote ahead of Ipswich's double local elections on Thursday, 7 May — the deadline is 23:59 tonight.
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Suffolk primary school places confirmed for thousands of families
The vast majority of families in Suffolk have secured a primary school place for September, with results released on National Offer Day last week.
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Your guide to May's local elections in Ipswich
Candidates have now been confirmed for Ipswich's local elections on Thursday, 7 May — and with polling day less than four weeks away, here is everything you need to know before you cast your vote, including a full breakdown of the candidates.
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Suffolk schools take on Dragon's Den challenge to promote active travel
From hiding painted rocks along walking routes to setting up golden bike lock competitions, Suffolk pupils are coming up with creative ways to get their classmates out of cars and onto their feet.
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New SEND unit opens at Ipswich Academy
A purpose-built Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) unit has officially opened at Ipswich Academy, providing specialist places for 24 students with cognition and learning difficulties.
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Government announce three unitary councils for Suffolk: How the battle for local democracy was won
After months of bitter argument, competing business cases and accusations of misleading the public, the government has made its decision — and Suffolk is getting three new unitary councils. We trace the journey that brought the county to this moment.
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Suffolk's Reform UK council leader attended one parish meeting in two years
New figures show the leader of Reform UK's group on Suffolk County Council attended just one parish council meeting across his division since the start of 2024, a record that has drawn criticism from the Conservative leader of the council.
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Suffolk councillors open up to help sexual violence survivors speak out
When Suffolk County Council voted unanimously to launch a campaign supporting sexual assault survivors, three of the councillors who stood up to speak did so from their own experience.
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Ipswich set to get new recycling centre as work starts this summer
Suffolk County Council is set to begin demolition work at a former depot off Hadleigh Road in early summer 2026, paving the way for a purpose-built recycling centre approximately three times the size of the existing Portman's Walk facility.
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Have your say on Ipswich's culture
An in-person event at Ancient House on Saturday, 4 April, will give people the chance to help shape the town's long-term cultural ambitions, while an online survey is already live for those who want to contribute sooner.
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Abuse of lollipop officers prompts Suffolk road safety crackdown
A new campaign reminding motorists of their legal duty to stop for school crossing patrol officers has launched across Suffolk, following a series of incidents in which patrol officers were verbally abused.
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New 420-pupil primary school approved for Henley Gate
A new two-storey primary school has been given the final go-ahead in North Ipswich, as part of the growing Henley Gate Neighbourhood development.