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Sports centre users face price hike as council aims to break even
Users of Ransomes Sports Pavilion will see fees rise by up to 22% after Ipswich Borough Council approved increases to make the facility financially self-sufficient.
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Council ends subsidy for Ipswich's allotments
A decision to increase allotment rents across Ipswich's 16 sites was approved as the council aims to make the service self-sustaining. The council currently subsidises allotments by more than £31,000 per year.
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Suffolk council leader to meet minister over new devolution talks
Suffolk County Council's leader will meet with the government's devolution minister tomorrow to discuss potential new powers for the region. It follows September's controversial scrapping of a £500 million devolution deal for the county.
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Council awards Stowmarket dog rehoming centre £180,000 contract for stray dog services
Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a five-year contract worth £180,000 to West End Rehoming Limited to handle stray dogs in the town. The Stowmarket-based company will provide collection and kennelling services from October 2024.
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Environmental fines in Ipswich rise to maximum levels
Environmental offenders in Ipswich will face tougher penalties as the council increases fines to their maximum legal levels. Fly-tipping fines will rise to £1,000 while littering penalties will increase to £500 from 1 November.
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Council says new planning fees needed to cover rising costs
Ipswich Borough Council has introduced new planning application fees to achieve "full cost recovery" amid increasing pressure on planning departments. The changes mean developers will now pay more for pre-application advice and monitoring.
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Council confirms 'heavy' leisure price increases
Ipswich Borough Council has announced significant price increases across its sports and leisure facilities, with some fees rising by more than 50% from 1 November 2024.
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How to apply for Suffolk's new interest-free home improvement loans
Suffolk residents looking to cut their energy bills can now access interest-free loans for home improvements. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and what the money can be used for.
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New £40k street lighting project to brighten Ipswich Waterfront
Street lighting along Ipswich Waterfront is set to be extended towards DanceEast in a £40,860 upgrade. The project will continue previous improvements made at Albion Wharf, Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchor Street Apartments.
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Suffolk businesses lose 2.1 million working days to sickness each year
As Suffolk County Council launches a new workplace health programme, figures from the council reveal the true cost of employee sickness to local businesses, with over 2 million working days lost annually.
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£88,000 emergency hotel contract approved as homeless numbers rise
Rising homelessness in Ipswich has forced the council to spend £88,810 on emergency hotel accommodation. The contract extension at the Copdock Best Western comes as local housing services struggle with "insufficient capacity."
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£45k boost to enhance Gipping River path and tackle anti-social behaviour
The riverside path and cycle way opposite Ipswich railway station is set to receive a £45,000 makeover. The project includes safety improvements, environmental enhancements and new CCTV to deter anti-social behaviour.