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Suffolk County Council launches free walking and cycling activities for spring
Over 40 new weekly walking and cycling groups have been announced in Ipswich and Lowestoft to coincide with the start of British Summer Time.
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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.
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Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.
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Broomhill Lido: Is it going to happen?
After two decades of fiercely committed campaigning, hope and excitement, has the restoration of Ipswich's Broomhill Lido been shelved?
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Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment
The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.
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County council plans 200 new SEND places as demand grows by 40% in five years
Suffolk County Council's cabinet will review proposals for 200 new specialist education places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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'We are all devastated' – Suffolk Libraries CEO responds to council takeover decision
Bruce Leeke has expressed his dismay at the decision to return libraries to council control despite "overwhelming opposition" from the community, refuting "much of what the county council is saying."
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Suffolk taxi fleet emits 9,118 tonnes of CO2 annually, survey reveals
Suffolk councils are exploring ways to support taxi drivers in switching to electric vehicles after identifying three main barriers preventing the transition.
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Suffolk County Council votes to take back control of libraries despite widespread opposition
Suffolk's 45 libraries will return to council management from June 2025, ending 12 years of successful operation by Suffolk Libraries after the underperforming services were divested from council management in 2012.
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Suffolk Libraries CEO requests county council 'listen to reason' as takeover decision looms
With over 22,000 petition signatures opposing the plan, the library charity makes its final appeal before today's cabinet meeting.
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Suffolk library dispute: Charity says council misrepresenting management costs
Suffolk Libraries claims its back office costs are 21.4% of the total budget—not 33% as claimed by Suffolk County Council, whose CEO urges councillors not to "make a big decision based on flawed figures."
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Lifesaving defibrillators installed at all Ipswich sheltered housing schemes
Ipswich Borough Council has installed public access defibrillators outside all 15 of its sheltered housing schemes, available for use 24/7.