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Council to consider new community engagement strategy
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will review recommendations for a new Community Engagement Strategy on Tuesday, 10th September, aiming to improve relations with residents.
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Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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Massive changes to how we recycle our waste are coming
Suffolk County Council is preparing for a major transformation of recycling and waste services, with £5.2m allocated to meet new statutory requirements by March 2026.
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Council to consult on new housing and homelessness strategy
Ipswich Borough Council will consider adopting a new 5-year housing strategy next week, with plans to launch a public consultation if approved.
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Ipswich residents to face new charges and reduced services as council looks to plug £23m shortfall
Ipswich Borough Council has announced a proposed Budget Delivery Plan aimed at addressing a projected £23 million shortfall over the next four years. The plan includes savings measures of up to £20 million across general and housing funds.
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Fitting out begins at new Lidl store set to create 40 jobs at Anglia Retail Park
The construction of a new Lidl supermarket set to open at Anglia Retail Park in Ipswich before Christmas, creating 40 new jobs in the town, has been completed.
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Ipswich Borough Council spends £7.5m buying back former council homes
Data obtained from Freedom of Information requests shows that, since 2015, Ipswich Borough Council has spent £7.5 million repurchasing homes previously sold under the Right to Buy scheme.
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Ipswich set for street art spectacle with Wild Walls Festival
Ipswich is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of street art and community spirit this September as the Wild Walls Festival transforms the town with murals, workshops, and family-friendly events.
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Planning for derelict Wherstead Road site to be converted into flats approved
Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously approved plans to transform a long-abandoned office building on Wherstead Road into 24 flats.
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Suffolk's children's services downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'requires improvement' in latest Ofsted report
Oftsed has rated Suffolk County Council's children's services as 'requires improvement' in their latest report after rating them as 'outstanding' in 2019.
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Firefighters and council join forces to raise fire safety awareness
Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces for a fire safety awareness event on the Cornhill tomorrow. The event aims to educate residents about common causes of house fires and promote smoke alarm installation.
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Hollywells Park splash pad closed due to mechanical issues
The popular splash pad at Hollywells Park in Ipswich has been temporarily closed, disappointing families during a heatwave.
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Top bins: Town bins get the Premier League treatment
Ipswich Borough Council has teamed up with Ipswich Town FC to install 21 new ITFC-themed bins ahead of the club's Premier League return. The bins aim to boost recycling and keep the town clean as it prepares for increased visitor numbers.