Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver spent 15 years growing some of the UK's largest and most influential local and national news and media companies before packing it all in to start Ipswich.co.uk.
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Council criticised over 'closed doors' £560k regeneration grant for Grimwades adult learning centre
Ipswich Borough Council's decision to award a £560,000 town centre regeneration grant to turn the first floor of the Grimwades building into an adult learning centre has been criticised as a "deal done behind closed doors" that denied other potential uses from being considered.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Education Minister visits Ipswich school to hear SEND concerns
Schools Standards Minister Georgia Gould MP visited The Willows Primary School to hear directly from staff and parents about special educational needs provision in SuffolkbyOliver Rouane-Williams
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Mystery tenant to bring empty Ipswich building back to life with £560k council investment
An undisclosed tenant will bring an empty town centre building back into use after the council agreed to invest £560,000 in the property, though details about both the building's location and the nature of the project have been kept confidential.byOliver Rouane-Williamsand
João Santos
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Suffolk's £150m SEND debt write-off welcomed but concerns remain
Suffolk County Council says the Government's decision to cancel 90 per cent of its £168 million special needs funding gap will make a real difference, but warns it does not remove financial pressure completely as the deficit continues to grow.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Community turns out in force for £1.92 million Baths transformation plans
Dozens of people gathered at The Church on Tuesday evening to help shape the vision for The Baths regeneration project, with Brighten The Corners emphasising community involvement in creating a space that will develop and retain the next generation of creative talent in our town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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University of Suffolk launches five new degree apprenticeships for 2026
The University of Suffolk is launching five new degree-level apprenticeships in 2026, including a Project Management programme being delivered in partnership with Ipswich technology firm Halo.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich formally submits City of Culture bid driven by young people
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, formally submitting an expression of interest that represents a "shared ambition" driven by young people to use culture as a catalyst for long-term change in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council chief executive to step down after eight years
Nicola Beach announced on Friday her decision to leave Suffolk County Council at the end of March 2026 after eight years as chief executive, citing local government reorganisation as the right time to hand over leadership.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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University of Suffolk puts Grade II listed church up for sale
The University of Suffolk is selling the former St Clements Congregational Church on Back Hamlet after purchasing the Gothic-style building in 2021, with plans to develop new student facilities elsewhere on campus.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The radio message that saved a life and sparked a calling
In her darkest moment, contemplating ending her life, Samantha Brazier-Gibbs turned on the radio. What she heard next changed everything – and set her on a path to leading Ipswich's clergy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Rough sleeping up 38% as council seeks new contracts to tackle 'most harmful form of homelessness'
Ipswich has seen a 38% rise in people sleeping rough each month compared to last year, prompting the council to procure new specialist services aimed at ending rough sleeping in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Three Ipswich charities to be awarded £72,000 in council grants
Ipswich Borough Council is set to approve £72,000 in Community Cash Grants to three voluntary organisations supporting vulnerable residents, homelessness services and advice provision across the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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