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Ipswich Borough Council bins free garden waste collections
Ipswich Borough Council is introducing a £50 charge for brown bin collections in April, making it the last Suffolk council to do so.
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'Ipswich is a busking friendly town' says council in call for street performers
Ipswich Borough Council is promoting the town centre as an ideal location for street entertainers seeking supportive performance spaces.
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Council cuts carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but struggles with wider targets
Suffolk County Council has reduced its direct carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but faces challenges meeting its 2030 net zero target due to emissions it says are outside its direct control.
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West End Road Burger King set to become first 24-hour branch in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council has granted a 24-hour licence to the West End Road Burger King, making it the first in town that can serve food and drink around the clock.
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New rules come into force for Ipswich parks
Visitors to Ipswich's parks and green spaces will need to follow new rules as the council introduces its first updated byelaws in 40 years.
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Suffolk County Council reveals blueprint for improving Suffolk's SEND services
A comprehensive 177-page report analysing Suffolk's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services has been published, providing detailed recommendations for immediate improvements to the system.
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Opposition leaders condemn 'deeply damaging' Suffolk election cancellation
Seven senior councillors from across Suffolk have issued a joint statement condemning the county council's vote to postpone May's local elections, warning it creates a "democratic deficit" across the county.
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Suffolk County Council votes to fast track devolution plans and cancel May's local elections
Suffolk County Council has voted to postpone local elections and pursue fast-track devolution that would see the creation of a directly elected mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk. The decision, passed by 43 votes to 15, could lead to the biggest shake-up of local government in the region in 50 years.
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Council launches consultation on Ipswich's heritage buildings
Ipswich residents will be asked to help identify historically important buildings that deserve protection from development. The two-stage consultation aims to update the Local List, which was last amended in 2021.
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More than 300 new homes to be built in Ipswich by 2026
Ipswich Borough Council has announced plans for 302 new homes across four development sites, set to house over 1,000 people by March 2026.
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Council set to approve new £875k creative hub in Ipswich town centre
Ipswich Borough Council is preparing to transform its former Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall into a creative hub focused on screen, media and gaming businesses.
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Suffolk faces 'historic decision' as council calls crucial devolution vote
Suffolk County Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on 9 January to decide whether to join the government's Devolution Priority Programme, as debate intensifies over the future of local democracy and governance.