News
National small business roadshow to visit Ipswich next week
A nationwide tour celebrating small businesses will make Ipswich one of its 23 stops this November, ahead of Small Business Saturday in December.
News
How the Wolsey 550 project has transformed local history education in Ipswich
From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
News
Council gets new powers to auction empty Ipswich shops
Ipswich Borough Council will gain new powers next month to auction off long-term empty shops in the town centre. The High Street Rental Auctions scheme aims to tackle the problem of persistently vacant properties by allowing local authorities to step in.
News
New outdoor exhibition space opens at New Wolsey Theatre
Four giant exhibition cubes have been installed outside the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich to showcase local initiatives and celebrate the town. The first exhibition features 'love letters' to Ipswich from local residents.
News
Town centre businesses unite as Christmas tree takes pride of place on Cornhill
Ipswich's 40ft Christmas tree was installed on the Cornhill this morning, marking an early start to the town's festive season.
News
Ipswich prepares for its biggest-ever Christmas programme
Theatres, museums, archives and arts venues across Ipswich have joined forces to deliver the town's largest-ever festive entertainment programme, featuring 237 performances and 77 exhibition days across eight venues.
News
Football fan art to brighten empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre
Empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre will be transformed with large-scale football fan art ahead of each Ipswich Town FC home game. The first posters have already appeared in the former H&M building ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester City.
News
Premier League impact on Ipswich to be captured in year-long photo project
Ipswich Central is kicking off a new campaign to capture the economic and social benefits of Premier League football on local businesses and communities. The initiative will document the town's experience throughout Ipswich Town's 2024/25 top-flight season.
News
Lee Walker appointed CEO of Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central has announced the appointment of Lee Walker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2024.
News
Ipswich Central outlines expectations for new MP candidates ahead of general election
Ipswich Central has announced six key expectations for candidates in the upcoming general election to ensure the town’s continued growth and prosperity.