Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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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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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 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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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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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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Ipswich residents are invited to join veterans, civic leaders, and armed forces members for the annual Remembrance Sunday service on 10 November at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park.
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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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Suffolk Wildlife Trust has launched a new initiative to help communities protect local wildlife, backed by £373,356 in public funding over three years.
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The Mayor of Ipswich has revealed plans for next year's Charity Ball, which will support two local charities with a unique Sri Lankan-themed evening at the Corn Exchange.
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Blue badge holders will be able to view Ipswich's Christmas lights from their vehicles during a special drive-thru event on December 1.
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A Suffolk charity is requesting nearly £4,000 in funding to expand its support for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in north west Ipswich. The North West Area Committee will consider the application at a meeting on Thursday 7 November at 7.00pm.
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Suffolk Constabulary has called for urgent action following multiple incidents at the café, including a large disturbance involving 10 people.