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New rules come into force for Ipswich parks
Visitors to Ipswich's parks and green spaces will need to follow new rules as the council introduces its first updated byelaws in 40 years.
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Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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Former Gotelee office to become 12 new homes in Ipswich town centre
A former solicitors' office on Elm Street will be converted into 12 flats after Ipswich Borough Council approved development plans. The project adds to recent residential conversions in the area.
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Scammer targeting Suffolk businesses with fake council licence demands
A fraudster posing as a council worker is targeting licensed premises across Suffolk, demanding payments for supposed expired licences. Three businesses have already been targeted, with one making the payment.
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Council to consider public consultation on cycling, walking and wheeling plans
Ipswich residents could soon have their say on new walking and cycling infrastructure plans across the town, as the borough council's Executive meets to consider a public consultation.
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Council launches consultation on Ipswich's heritage buildings
Ipswich residents will be asked to help identify historically important buildings that deserve protection from development. The two-stage consultation aims to update the Local List, which was last amended in 2021.
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More than 300 new homes to be built in Ipswich by 2026
Ipswich Borough Council has announced plans for 302 new homes across four development sites, set to house over 1,000 people by March 2026.
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Council set to approve new £875k creative hub in Ipswich town centre
Ipswich Borough Council is preparing to transform its former Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall into a creative hub focused on screen, media and gaming businesses.
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Performer applications open for 35th Ipswich Music Day festival
Local musicians and performers can now apply to be part of the 35th Ipswich Music Day – the UK's biggest free one-day music festival, held every year at Christchurch Park.
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Orwell bridge to close this Sunday for 178-tonne transformer operation
Final preparations are underway for a massive electrical transformer weighing 178 tonnes that will force the closure of the Orwell Bridge this weekend.
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New powers to tackle street drinking and boost town centre safety in Ipswich
Private security officers patrolling Ipswich town centre have been granted new powers to tackle alcohol-related nuisance, as part of ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming environment for shoppers and visitors.
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Plans lodged to turn Princes Street office into six flats
A London-based developer has submitted plans to convert a commercial building in Ipswich town centre into residential flats. Westmore Developments Ltd is seeking permission to create six new homes at Friars Courtyard on Princes Street.
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Crown Car Park announces Christmas opening hours
Crown Car Park has released its opening hours for the festive period, with extended hours this Thursday but closures on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.