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Lifesaving defibrillators installed at all Ipswich sheltered housing schemes
Ipswich Borough Council has installed public access defibrillators outside all 15 of its sheltered housing schemes, available for use 24/7.
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Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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District and borough councils unanimously reject county's single 'mega-council' proposal
The county's five district and borough councils have rejected plans for one Suffolk-wide unitary authority, saying multiple councils would better serve local communities.
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Independent business forum resurfaces tensions between council parking strategy and town centre prosperity
Ipswich Borough Council's parking strategy came under scrutiny at an independent business forum yesterday, as traders argued lower fees would increase town centre footfall and help customers spend more at their businesses.
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Larger vehicles could face higher parking permit fees in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is set to discuss a new variable charging structure for residential parking zones that would see owners of medium and large vehicles paying more.
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How to make the most of Ipswich Thrive Business Week
With more than 30 events scheduled across nine days, here's your day-by-day guide to Ipswich Thrive Business Week.
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Waterfront car park to remain for another year despite 'undesirable' status
A 44-space car park near Paul's silo on Ipswich Waterfront is set to stay operational until March 2026 due to concerns about vandalism and anti-social behaviour if left vacant.
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Ipswich to benefit from Sport England's £250m physical activity investment
Ipswich has been named among 53 places across England set to receive a share of Sport England's £250 million investment to tackle inequalities in activity levels.
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Ipswich Borough Council and opposition leaders reject Suffolk County Council's single authority plan
Suffolk Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group and Ipswich Borough Council leaders have publicly rejected Suffolk County Council's proposal for a single unitary authority, calling for more localised governance instead.
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Taxi drivers slam Suffolk Highways U-turn on £1.4m Lloyds Avenue plan, council stands firm
Suffolk Highways has withdrawn its objections to plans to redevelop Lloyd's Avenue which will halve the number of taxi spaces, sparking fierce criticism from drivers.
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Suffolk County Council propose single council for all of Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will submit plans for one unitary authority to replace the current six councils, arguing it would make services "simpler, cheaper and quicker."
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Council offers grants for COVID-19 Day of Reflection events
Ipswich Borough Council is providing funding and free venues to support community groups planning events for the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on 9 March.
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Historic Ipswich church tower gets green light for critical repair works
Ipswich Borough Council has approved renovation plans for St Nicholas Church's tower following inspections that revealed a "sufficiently high" risk of falling masonry.