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Ipswich Central partners with Brighten The Corners to expand music festivals
Two music festivals will take place in Ipswich in 2025 through a new partnership between Ipswich Central and Brighten The Corners.
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Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.
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Free Thursday afternoon parking launched in response to council price hikes
As residents brace themselves for price increases at all council-owned car parks, a new initiative from Ipswich Central and Apex Parking, the company that operates the Blackfriars car park on Foundation Street, will offer free town centre parking after 3pm on Thursdays.
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£2m Neptune Marina revamp to begin in March
Work to transform Ipswich's Neptune Marina with new pontoons and facilities is set to start this spring and be completed in the summer.
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Ipswich Central bolsters board in bid to boost town centre
Ipswich Central has expanded its board with nine new local business leaders as it prepares to double down on street security and events to grow town centre footfall.
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Ipswich residents urged to share their views on the town in new survey
Ipswich Central, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Ipswich's town centre, waterfront, and the 'Connected Town' area, is calling on residents to share constructive feedback through a new public survey.
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Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich
As The Traitors' most successful series yet draws to a close, St Stephen's Church will host a free community screening of the finale that's expected to draw millions of viewers nationwide.
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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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Christmas markets draw big crowds to Ipswich town centre
Ipswich town centre was bustling this weekend as two Christmas events attracted shoppers and families to enjoy festive entertainment and support local makers and retailers.
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The Very Suffolk Christmas festival is coming to Ipswich town centre – here's what you need to know
A new Christmas festival celebrating Suffolk culture will take over Ipswich's Cornhill later this month, featuring local food, crafts and a tractor trail – all while raising money for mental health.
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Local business leader Steve Flory to chair Ipswich Central
Lifelong Ipswich resident and Hudson Group boss Steve Flory has been named as the new chair of Ipswich Central, pledging to transform the town centre into a "safer, more welcoming place."
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National small business roadshow to visit Ipswich next week
A nationwide tour celebrating small businesses will make Ipswich one of its 23 stops this November, ahead of Small Business Saturday in December.
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'Fantastic news for Ipswich': Council leaders back M&S expansion plans
Local leaders have welcomed M&S's commitment to Ipswich as the retailer announces plans to maintain its town centre presence while opening a new store at Copdock. The development will support Suffolk farmers and create new jobs.