Shipping and logistics expert
Mark Ling
Mark has spent over two decades campaigning for the Broomhill Lido and a backup plan for the Orwell Bridge. He is Chairman of The Broomhill Pool Trust and previously co-founded Orwell Ahead, a campaign to champion the Orwell economic area, which consists of Ipswich, Felixstowe, and Martlesham.
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Twenty-three years of hope and heartbreak: Why Broomhill Pool campaigners refuse to give up
Despite two failed attempts to secure funding for one of Britain's finest lidos, the Broomhill Pool Trust chairman is urging stakeholders to "finally get the project over the line" – arguing the scheme is ready-made with planning permission, design approval, and unprecedented public support.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Broomhill Trust 'deeply concerned' about lido project as National Lottery pulls plug on funding
The future of Ipswich's historic outdoor swimming pool hangs in the balance after the National Lottery Heritage Fund made the "difficult decision" to withdraw funding.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP speaks out on Northern Bypass as MSC consortium to acquire Port of Felixstowe in £18 billion deal
The Port of Felixstowe will have new owners after Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison agreed to sell its global ports business to a consortium led by MSC and BlackRock.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Rail and A12 prioritised over Northern Bypass in transport bid
Transport East has submitted funding requests for multiple infrastructure projects in Suffolk, but an Ipswich Northern Bypass is a notable absence from its proposals.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for Northern Bypass to be given national priority status
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has written to the Prime Minister urging him to designate an Ipswich Northern Bypass as nationally significant infrastructure as the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce prepares to release damning evidence of A14 disruption's impact on the local economy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk faces 'historic decision' as council calls crucial devolution vote
Suffolk County Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on 9 January to decide whether to join the government's Devolution Priority Programme, as debate intensifies over the future of local democracy and governance.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Broomhill Pool restoration receives £10,000 community grant
The restoration of Ipswich's historic Broomhill Pool has secured an additional £10,000 in funding from NW Ipswich Big Local Trust. The grant will support ongoing plans to revive the Grade II listed lido.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk transport plan launched amid urgent calls for Orwell Bridge action
Suffolk County Council is seeking public feedback on its new Local Transport Plan, while business leaders demand immediate solutions for persistent Orwell Bridge disruptions.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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