Ipswich Borough Council

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Social housing wait times in Ipswich half the national average

New data reveals that Ipswich families wait an average of 3.9 years for social housing – a wait that some argue is too long, but significantly lower than England's 7.8-year average, and a fraction of the waiting times in London.

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Cumberland Towers gets dedicated safety engagement plan

As Ipswich's only council-owned high-rise flats, Cumberland Towers requires a specific resident strategy under new building safety regulations.

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Council to consider new £75,000 community grants fund

Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will decide next week whether to establish a new Community Chest Fund offering three tiers of grants to local groups and residents.

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Council seeks £2m funding for next phase of house building

Ipswich Borough Council is considering transferring unused contingency funding from completed developments to continue building affordable homes across the town.

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Council to appoint contractor to undertake £20m fire safety works across its housing stock

Ipswich Borough Council will decide next Tuesday, 10 June, whether to award contracts for fire safety upgrades at five housing blocks, marking the start of a £20 million programme across all its multi-occupied residential buildings.

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Digital portal on Cornhill given council green light for October unveiling

Ipswich Borough Council has approved its plans for an interactive digital portal on the Cornhill that will create live visual connections between Ipswich and cities worldwide.

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Suffolk council leader warns against 'postcode lottery' in council speech, Ipswich council leader disagrees

Suffolk County Council's leader has used his annual meeting speech to criticise proposals for multiple new councils, warning they would create a postcode lottery of essential services.

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Ipswich Borough Council to trial electric refuse collection trucks

Three electric vehicles with 200-mile ranges are being tested to determine their effectiveness in replacing traditional diesel-powered refuse collection trucks.

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Ipswich Waterfront gets £129,000 lighting upgrade

New energy-efficient LED streetlights have been installed along Albion Wharf, funded by Suffolk County Council's £2 million Ipswich Investment Fund.

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Work begins on new Chantry Park play area in £3.5m Ipswich scheme

Construction started today on a brand-new children's play area in Chantry Park, the eighth upgrade in Ipswich's £3.5m play area strategy.

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Construction work begins on iconic Grimwades building

Workers are on site today to start repairs to the roof and windows of the former Grimwades building, as Ipswich Borough Council moves at pace to bring the iconic building back into use.

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Weekly parkrun poised to make Christchurch Park comeback

The popular free community running event is finalising arrangements to return to Christchurch Park after months of absence.