Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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A motion to give young people a formal voice in local decision-making has been deferred until Suffolk's local government reorganisation is complete, with councillors voting last Wednesday to recommend the scheme to a future unitary authority.
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Ipswich Borough Council's spending on temporary homeless accommodation increased by 22% to approximately £2.1 million last year, new government figures show, with the council blaming outdated funding formulas for the rise.
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Digital assistants and voice technology could provide round-the-clock support for residents under proposals being considered by Ipswich Borough Council, with the authority projecting £991,940 in savings whilst maintaining that the technology will enhance rather than replace human staff.
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Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously approved proposals to establish a new town council for the borough ahead of local government reorganisation in May 2028.
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Ipswich Borough Council is set to discuss plans for the future of the former Crown Court building on Civic Drive by the end of the year, the council leader has revealed.
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Ipswich Borough Council will consider a 2.55% increase in hackney carriage fares at its Executive meeting on Monday, 30 September, potentially increasing the cost of a two-mile journey by £0.20 from November.
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Best Convenience Store on Tacket Street has applied to sell alcohol around the clock and serve late-night refreshments until 5am, but Suffolk Constabulary has raised objections to the proposal.
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Suffolk County Council has accused Ipswich Borough Council of taking a "selfish attitude" after it said Ipswich "blocked" an £80,000 programme to help parish councils across Suffolk deal with major infrastructure projects like Sizewell C and solar farms.
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Suffolk's six county, district and borough councils will cease to exist by May 2028 and be replaced by unitary authorities, triggering a 'harmonisation' process that will bring all residents' council tax to the same level within new authority boundaries.
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From flu vaccinations and benefits advice to mental health support and housing guidance, a comprehensive winter health event this Wednesday aims to help Ipswich residents prepare for the challenging months ahead.
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Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously agreed to waive a quarter-million-pound developer contribution as plans to convert a former gym into 16 flats move forward with drastically reduced community funding.
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Hot off the heels of Suffolk County Council's full plan for a single unitary authority last week, Suffolk's district and borough councils have today released their competing plan for three unitary authorities.