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Ipswich Museum redevelopment enters final construction phases
The Grade II* listed museum's ambitious transformation is nearing completion, with new galleries and improved accessibility features taking shape. Take a look inside.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue launches new £1.6m control room in Ipswich
A state-of-the-art fire control room has gone live in Suffolk, promising faster and more resilient 999 emergency response across the county after an 18-month build programme.
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Prolific property developer John Howard announces Norfolk-Suffolk mayoral candidacy
John Howard, the man behind multiple high-profile property developments in Ipswich, including the Great White Horse Hotel and the Winerack, is the first to announce his Conservative candidacy bid for the combined authority mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Ipswich to become first UK town to get street-based AR binoculars
Six digital binocular units will be installed across Ipswich this summer after receiving planning approval, making it the first UK town to offer the augmented reality technology freely on its streets.
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Nearly 500 school children learn about air quality during council visits
Environmental Protection officers visited four primary schools during Walk to School Week and this week, teaching pupils about air pollution and encouraging them to make personal pledges.
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Ipswich Council secures £27,500 gum cleaning grant for fourth year
Ipswich Borough Council has received funding to tackle chewing gum on our streets, becoming one of only six councils nationwide to secure the grant for four consecutive years.
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Suffolk challenges Government on planning reform at national conference
Suffolk County Council has raised concerns about proposed changes to infrastructure planning laws at a national conference held at The Hold in Ipswich on 11 June.
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Suffolk County Council to set aside £1.9m war chest to push single authority proposal
Suffolk County Council is set to approve a £1.9 million budget proposal next week to fund its planned reorganisation of Suffolk's local councils, with residents invited to have their say through a new survey.
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Cumberland Towers gets dedicated safety engagement plan
As Ipswich's only council-owned high-rise flats, Cumberland Towers requires a specific resident strategy under new building safety regulations.
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Council to consider new £75,000 community grants fund
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will decide next week whether to establish a new Community Chest Fund offering three tiers of grants to local groups and residents.
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Council seeks £2m funding for next phase of house building
Ipswich Borough Council is considering transferring unused contingency funding from completed developments to continue building affordable homes across the town.
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Council to appoint contractor to undertake £20m fire safety works across its housing stock
Ipswich Borough Council will decide next Tuesday, 10 June, whether to award contracts for fire safety upgrades at five housing blocks, marking the start of a £20 million programme across all its multi-occupied residential buildings.