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# Mayor's civic service to celebrate community spirit in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/mayors-civic-service-to-celebrate-community-spirit-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-09-19T04:00:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:18.000Z
- Description: Ipswich Mayor Councillor Elango Elavalakan will lead the annual civic service next month, bringing together local leaders and residents to honour those who serve the community.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Changemakers, #article, Ipswich Minster, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The civic service is a longstanding tradition that:

- Celebrates Ipswich and its community servants
- Brings together mayors from across Suffolk
- Features a procession and musical performances

**Why it matters:** The event showcases Ipswich's civic pride and offers a moment for reflection on the contributions of local officials and volunteers.

![St Mary-le-Tower Church](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1726435740-st-mary-le-tower-side-view-2.jpg)

The event will be held at St Mary-le-Tower Church in Ipswich Photo: Holly Woodward-Williams (Holly Woodward-Williams)

**Key details:**

- Date: Sunday, 13 October
- Time: Procession starts at 3:15pm, service begins at 3:30pm
- Location: St Mary-le-Tower Church
- Open to the public

**What they're saying:** "I'm looking forward to this annual event which gives us an opportunity to bring the community together and to give thanks," says Councillor Elavalakan.

![Councillor Elango Elavalakan](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1726227565-councillor-elango-elavalakan-portrait-1.jpg)

Ipswich Mayor Councillor Elango Elavalakan (Ipswich Borough Council)

**Of note:** The service will include performances by the Choirs of The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and St Mary-le-Tower Ipswich.

**The bottom line:** This civic service offers Ipswich residents a chance to connect with their local leaders and celebrate the spirit of community service.

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