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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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Four Conservative councillors have formed a new Mid Suffolk Independents group in protest at Labour's devolution plans that could see local councils abolished.
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With Holocaust survivors becoming older and frailer, this year's 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps could be the last major commemoration where survivors can share their firsthand accounts.
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Suffolk County Council have offered contrasting views on new road repair funding announced by the government. While Abbott welcomes a "huge funding uplift", the council emphasises the need to understand allocation details before making commitments.
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The Culture Secretary has praised Ipswich's music ecosystem as a potential blueprint for towns across the UK. Lisa Nandy told MPs the success of homegrown talent like Ed Sheeran shows how local venues can nurture future stars.
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In recent months, Jack Abbott has taken on a dual role that deserves closer scrutiny. While elected to represent Ipswich, he's now also serving as Mission Champion for the East of England – but what does this actually mean, and should we be concerned?
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Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson visited Ipswich today to meet with local businesses and police about tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour. The visit follows an invitation from Ipswich MP Jack Abbott to discuss town centre regeneration.
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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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Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer has called for tax cuts during an exchange in Parliament with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones. The debate centered on government borrowing costs and economic growth.
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Local MPs Jack Abbott and Patrick Spencer (inevitably) found themselves on opposite sides of a controversial vote on whether to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, as the amendment was (also inevitably) defeated in parliament by 364 votes to 111.
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New legislation going through Parliament will require all teachers to have formal qualifications and introduce free breakfast clubs in primary schools. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to reform the country's education and child protection services.
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Suffolk County Council has proposed a 5% council tax increase as part of its £803.7 million budget for 2025/26.
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