Ipswich Borough Council

News

Police warn of dangers and prosecutions as 'urban exploring' rises in Ipswich

Over 70 reports of young people trespassing in derelict buildings and on rooftops have been made to Ipswich Police since January. Officers are now issuing warnings and considering prosecutions for repeat offenders.

News

Council awards £150,000 contract for new customer service system

Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a £150,495 contract to Granicus for a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The three-year deal aims to improve customer service and streamline processes across council services.

News

Council awards £156,000 contract for new leisure management system

Ipswich Borough Council has approved a five-year contract with Xn Leisure Systems for a new digital leisure management system. The £156,000 deal aims to improve the operation of Sport & Leisure Services across the town.

News

Council set to increase social housing rents

Ipswich Borough Council has awarded Ark Consultancy a £14,000 contract to review its approach to service charges and rent flexibility for social housing.

News

Council awards urgent £60k water hygiene contract for homeless housing unit

Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £59,978 contract to implement new water piping at East Villa, its 45-room temporary housing facility for homeless families on Sidegate Lane, Ipswich.

News

Plans for new Cardinal Medical Practice 'super surgery' are scrapped in major blow for 30,000 patients

Health bosses and council officials are going back to the drawing board after plans for a new £7.5m Cardinal Medical Practice 'super surgery' in northwest Ipswich were scrapped due to "rising costs".

News

Ipswich Museum's 'Mammoth Makeover' progresses

Ipswich Museum's major £11.4m refurbishment is progressing, with contractors unveiling a giant 'Mammoth Makeover' banner on the scaffolding.

News

Ipswich pub granted earlier alcohol serving time

Ipswich Borough Council has given The Station Hotel in Ipswich the nod to serve alcohol from 8am.

News

Ipswich council seeks resident's views on air quality management changes

Ipswich Borough Council is proposing to revoke one of its Air Quality Management Areas due to falling pollution levels. Residents are invited to share their views on the plans.

News

Ipswich Museum secures £200,000 grant for new learning space

The Friends of the Ipswich Museums have been awarded £200,000 by the Clore Duffield Foundation to develop a new educational facility at Ipswich Museum.

News

Council seeks resident feedback on new housing and homelessness strategy

Ipswich Borough Council is asking residents to help shape its housing plans for 2025-2030.

News

Trick or treat: Council defends £70,000 Halloween AR trail investment despite previous app's low uptake

Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £70,000 Halloween-themed augmented reality (AR) trail even though their last app was downloaded just 610 times, at a cost of more than £100 per download.