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Suffolk County Council to receive £44m boost for pothole repairs in 2025
Suffolk is set to receive £44 million to tackle potholes next year, including £11.7 million in new funding from the government's £1.6 billion national road repair scheme.
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Search begins for new Suffolk Armed Forces Commissioner
Suffolk County Council has launched a search for a new Armed Forces Commissioner to support the county's 30,000-strong veteran community from March 2025.
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Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial
Suffolk County Council is seeking residents to test innovative pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles in a 12-month trial. The project aims to help homeowners without driveways charge their cars safely and conveniently.
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Council's recycling scheme raises £11,600 for Cancer Support Suffolk
Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation, generated through a national metal recycling scheme for cremation ashes.
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Suffolk walking and cycling project extended after helping 300 residents
A Suffolk County Council wellbeing project that encourages residents to walk and cycle has been extended until 2026 after helping more than 300 people. The £1.495 million scheme was initially launched in 2022 as a three-year pilot.
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Ipswich faces major shake-up as government reveals council reform plans
Sweeping changes to local government announced on Monday could transform how Ipswich is governed, as ministers plan to replace district and borough councils with new regional "strategic authorities" serving populations of 1.5 million or more.
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Christmas Eve police station encounter inspired mum of five to foster
A chance meeting with a two-year-old boy at a police station on Christmas Eve sparked one family's journey into fostering, as Suffolk County Council calls for more local residents to consider helping transform the lives of children in care.
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Council warns minister over 'ill-informed' infrastructure decisions
Suffolk County Council has urged the government to prevent the closure of a key Civil Aviation Authority department that helps protect local airfields and communities.
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Last chance to have your say on Suffolk council tax and spending
Ipswich residents, businesses, and community groups have until Monday to share their views on potential Council Tax changes and council spending priorities before the county's budget consultation closes.
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Suffolk County Council to discuss Ipswich-specific knife crime action plan
A new motion calling for an Ipswich-specific knife crime strategy has been tabled at Suffolk County Council. The proposed strategy has previously faced opposition from borough councillors.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre to close for seven months in major makeover
Planning permission has been granted for a major refurbishment of Ipswich's Grade II listed Regent Theatre. The venue will close from May 2025 until December 2025, with shows relocating to the Corn Exchange during works.
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Suffolk's winter warmth scheme aims to reduce pressure on NHS
A £45,000 investment in winter warmth packs could help reduce hospital admissions and ease pressure on Suffolk's health services as the council responds to the Government's withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Allowance.