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Suffolk County Council propose single council for all of Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will submit plans for one unitary authority to replace the current six councils, arguing it would make services "simpler, cheaper and quicker."
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Suffolk County Council aims to take libraries back in-house, Suffolk Libraries vows to fight
Suffolk County Council plans to take control of the county's 45 libraries from 1 June 2025, a decision that Suffolk Libraries calls "a bolt from the blue" and "a staggeringly short-sighted decision."
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It's not too late to help shape Ipswich's culture and heritage strategy
Those unable to attend Tuesday's culture and heritage strategy workshop at St Stephen's Church can still contribute their views through an online survey, Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed.
Opinion
Kesgrave Council chair's isolationist stance ignores devolution reality
While three main political parties in Ipswich have united behind plans for a Greater Ipswich unitary council, the chair of Kesgrave Town Council maintains his 15,000-resident town should remain independent – a position that appears increasingly detached from economic reality.
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'Ipswich has a self-deprecation problem,' say culture leaders and entrepreneurs at council strategy workshop
Over 30 culture, heritage and business leaders representing every sector gathered at St Stephen's Church on Tuesday to help shape Ipswich's new Culture and Heritage Strategy, with the council aiming to publish the final plan in April.
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Council launches business week to boost town's economy
Ipswich's first dedicated business festival aims to showcase local entrepreneurship and foster new partnerships across sectors.
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Suffolk secures £3.7m government funding for active travel schemes
Suffolk County Council has been awarded £3.7 million to improve cycling, walking and accessibility infrastructure across the county.
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Suffolk County Council creates new cabinet to lead devolution transition
Suffolk County Council has appointed Cllr Richard Rout to lead the county's devolution plans and local government reforms, in what will be the biggest change to local governance in 50 years.
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Council to award £259,000 in community grants for 2025/26
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will meet next week to approve vital funding for local charities and community groups, with proposed grants totalling £259,000 for the coming financial year.
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May local elections scrapped as Suffolk fast-tracked for devolution shake-up
The government has cancelled this year's local elections as Suffolk and Norfolk are fast-tracked for devolution and a complete overhaul of local democracy.
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Council staff cycle 1,170 miles for hospice art trail
Suffolk County Council staff have surpassed their 900-mile cycling target, raising more than £1,100 for St Elizabeth Hospice's upcoming summer art trail.
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Residents brace themselves for another tax hike as Ipswich Borough Council set to increase rate by 3%
Ipswich Borough Council warns of continuing financial pressures as it looks set to increase council tax by 2.98% in April, adding to the 4.99% and 5.06% increases planned by Suffolk County Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner, respectively.