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Council approves cremator replacement at Ipswich Crematorium
Ipswich Borough Council has given the go-ahead to replace two gas cremators at Ipswich Crematorium and carry out major refurbishment works to the building.
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Mystery tenant to bring empty Ipswich building back to life with £560k council investment
An undisclosed tenant will bring an empty town centre building back into use after the council agreed to invest £560,000 in the property, though details about both the building's location and the nature of the project have been kept confidential.
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Suffolk's £150m SEND debt write-off welcomed but concerns remain
Suffolk County Council says the Government's decision to cancel 90 per cent of its £168 million special needs funding gap will make a real difference, but warns it does not remove financial pressure completely as the deficit continues to grow.
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Council to decide on South Ravenswood masterplan
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider developing a masterplan for land south of Ravenswood on Tuesday, 10 February, which aims to unlock new growth, investment and high-quality development in the south-east area of the town.
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Ipswich launches first street performers showcase with applications now open
Ipswich Borough Council is calling on street performers of all kinds to apply for the town's first-ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday, 4 April 2026, with applications open until 6 March 2026.
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Suffolk County Council chief executive to step down after eight years
Nicola Beach announced on Friday her decision to leave Suffolk County Council at the end of March 2026 after eight years as chief executive, citing local government reorganisation as the right time to hand over leadership.
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Council to consider new cremators and major refurbishment at Ipswich Crematorium
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider significant investment in replacing life-expired cremators and modernising facilities at Ipswich Crematorium when they meet on Tuesday, 10 February.
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Rough sleeping up 38% as council seeks new contracts to tackle 'most harmful form of homelessness'
Ipswich has seen a 38% rise in people sleeping rough each month compared to last year, prompting the council to procure new specialist services aimed at ending rough sleeping in the town.
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Three Ipswich charities to be awarded £72,000 in council grants
Ipswich Borough Council is set to approve £72,000 in Community Cash Grants to three voluntary organisations supporting vulnerable residents, homelessness services and advice provision across the town.
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Ipswich Borough Council to pledge £70m town centre investment and 'lowest' tax rise
Ipswich Borough Council will propose more than £70 million investment in the town centre over four years in its Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget later today, while keeping its council tax increase to 2.98% – the lowest of the three authorities collecting tax in the borough.
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Suffolk elections: Democracy deferred or democracy cancelled?
When the Government confirmed on 22 January that Suffolk's local elections would not go ahead in May, it marked the end of a contentious political battle that exposed deep divisions between councils and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.
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Suffolk's local elections officially cancelled by Government
Local elections in Suffolk have been officially cancelled by the Government – a decision that is likely to prove highly contentious amongst residents.