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Suffolk spends 12% of highways budget on grass and weed management
Suffolk County Council is investing £1.9m on soft estate activities in 2025, which makes up 12% of the annual highways revenue budget.
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How Suffolk's Nature Recovery Strategy hopes to restore and protect local landscapes
A draft plan proposing wetland creation, peatland restoration and sustainable woodland management is now available for public consultation.
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Suffolk Council commits to giving youth a voice following Ipswich's national recognition
After Ipswich became the UK's first Town of Youth Social Action in 2023, Suffolk County Council has now signed the Power of Youth Charter with ambitions to become the UK's first County of Youth Social Action.
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99% of Suffolk pupils secure preferred primary school place
Suffolk County Council has today announced that 99.36% of children have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.
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Ipswich Business: Thrive Week hailed as 'overwhelming success'
The town's first business festival has received "hugely positive feedback" with organisers and participants calling for it to return next year.
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How to access free Skills Bootcamp training from £4m Suffolk funding
Adults in Suffolk can soon apply for funded courses lasting up to 16 weeks designed to land well-paid jobs in high-demand industries, according to Suffolk County Council.
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Suffolk to roll out 6,000 EV chargepoints from Summer 2025
Suffolk County Council has partnered with operator Believ to deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle chargepoints across the county, starting next summer.
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Three Ipswich roads set for 'sustainable travel improvements'
Walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements are coming to Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road, and the route from Ipswich Hospital to Waterfront following public consultation.
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Council to vote on twin-stream recycling model for Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider adopting a twin-stream recycling approach while maintaining fortnightly black bin collections next week.
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Dismay as Ipswich Borough Council revealed as the highest-taxing district council in the entire country
New government figures reveal that Ipswich Borough Council's tax rate is a staggering 89.7% higher than the national average, making it the highest-taxing district council in the entire country.
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Council rejects opposition's bid to scrutinise libraries decision
Suffolk County Council has rejected attempts by opposition councillors to "call in" the Cabinet's decision to bring the county's library service back in-house.
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Suffolk to receive £9.4m boost for special educational needs places
Suffolk will get over £9.4 million in government funding to create hundreds of new school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).