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178-tonne transformer to close Orwell Bridge in January
A massive electrical transformer weighing 178 tonnes will force the closure of the Orwell Bridge as it makes its way from Ipswich Docks to Bramford.
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Council's recycling scheme raises £11,600 for Cancer Support Suffolk
Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation, generated through a national metal recycling scheme for cremation ashes.
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Ipswich faces major shake-up as government reveals council reform plans
Sweeping changes to local government announced on Monday could transform how Ipswich is governed, as ministers plan to replace district and borough councils with new regional "strategic authorities" serving populations of 1.5 million or more.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre to close for seven months in major makeover
Planning permission has been granted for a major refurbishment of Ipswich's Grade II listed Regent Theatre. The venue will close from May 2025 until December 2025, with shows relocating to the Corn Exchange during works.
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Council backs £2m marina upgrade as pontoon concerns revealed
Plans to replace 93 pontoons with 15 new ones at Ipswich's marina have received unanimous approval from the borough council. Planning officers cited the "poor state" of existing structures as a key factor in their decision.
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Grant Thornton awarded £10,000 Council housing audit contract
Ipswich Borough Council has reappointed Grant Thornton to conduct its annual housing capital receipts audit for 2023/24, with the £10,000 contract approved under special provisions.
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How Ipswich Town's new £15 parking fee compares to other football clubs
Ipswich Borough Council's new £15 matchday parking charge, which came into effect on Tuesday, ranks among the highest in English football, contradicting the council's claim it aligns with other Premier League clubs' rates.
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Fresh questions raised over M&S's high street future in Ipswich
It has emerged there is no contractual agreement for M&S to maintain its high street store alongside the planned development in Copdock. The revelation comes after council leaders described the deal as "fantastic news for Ipswich" that "secures an ongoing M&S presence in Ipswich town centre." It do…
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New Lidl store creates 31 jobs as third Ipswich branch opens
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has opened its third Ipswich store at Anglia Retail Park, creating more than 30 new jobs and continuing the brand's expansion in the town.
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Everything you need to know about Christmas bin collections in Ipswich this year
The council has announced temporary changes to bin collections over the festive period. Make sure you don't miss yours.
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Henley Rise shopping parade gets £50,000 makeover
The Henley Rise shopping precinct in Ipswich has been "rejuvenated" following a £50,000 investment through government and local authority funding.
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Planning refused for London Road HMO conversion
A retrospective application to convert a family home into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on London Road has been rejected.