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Ipswich Borough Council receives 24% fewer complaints in 2024-25
Ipswich Borough Council handled 489 formal complaints in the past year, down from 645 in 2023-24, following implementation of new Housing Ombudsman standards.
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How council’s fraud team prevented £6.6m in public fund losses
The council's Corporate Fraud Service tackled everything from Right to Buy applications to tenancy fraud, with intervention saving taxpayers millions.
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Council commits to victim-centred approach in tackling anti-social behaviour
Ipswich Borough Council is set to adopt a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy that emphasises early intervention, partnership working, and support for victims experiencing anti-social behaviour.
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Council adopts plan to improve walking and cycling routes
Ipswich Borough Council has adopted a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan identifying 85 route improvements across the borough after six weeks of public consultation earlier this year.
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Council confident it will spend remaining 88% of £10.5m regeneration fund as deadline looms
Despite ambitious pledges to "kick-start regeneration" and address high town centre vacancy rates, Ipswich's flagship regeneration fund has brought just one property back into use in four years. Does the council risk squandering a generational opportunity to transform our town?
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Ipswich Borough Council reports £1.7m budget overspend for 2024/25
Ipswich Borough Council ended 2024/25 £1.676 million worse off than planned, using reserves instead of adding to them as budgeted.
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How Suffolk's youth justice system is changing to better support children
The county's new plan outlines practical steps to help young people develop positive identities while supporting their personal and professional networks.
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Tenth major employer backs Northern Bypass as county council votes to revive plans
Ellisons Solicitors has become the latest major local employer to demand urgent action on a northern bypass, as Suffolk County Council votes to support the long-stalled critical infrastructure project.
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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.
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Romans Unearthed project to reveal Suffolk's hidden history
A groundbreaking archaeological project will use modern techniques to explore Roman villas across Suffolk, offering fresh insights into life following the Boudican rebellion in AD60.
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Local kids lead fight against Ipswich littering problem
Children as young as seven are taking a stand against littering with eye-catching poster designs now appearing across the town.
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Ipswich to get enhanced bus services as Suffolk launches biggest expansion since 1998
Ipswich and the surrounding communities will get new and improved bus routes from late August, funded by a £2.8m government grant.