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Ipswich's Holi Festival returns to Alexandra Park this April
Ipswich Borough Council will host the town's annual Holi Festival of Colour on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 12:00-16:00 at Alexandra Park, with free entry and activities for all ages.
Jane Riley
Jane Riley has served as borough councillor for Alexandra Ward in Ipswich since 2014. An Ipswich native and qualified solicitor, she is involved in local education initiatives and serves as a trustee for several organizations, including the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust.
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Regent's Cinderella breaks box office record after reopening
The Ipswich Regent Theatre's festive pantomime has broken box office records following the venue's £3.45 million refurbishment, the council has announced.
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Ipswich Town Hall to host first ever Christmas Fayre next week
The Town Hall, Corn Exchange and Cornhill will transform into a festive marketplace on Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November, featuring over 60 stalls, Santa's Grotto and live entertainment.
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Christmas lights switch-on to mark start of festive season in Ipswich
The town's annual Christmas lights switch-on returns to the Cornhill on Sunday, 16 November, kicking off the festive season with entertainment for all ages and free Sunday parking throughout the run-up to Christmas.
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Council scraps variable parking charges after resident backlash
Ipswich Borough Council has abandoned plans to charge residents more for parking permits based on the size of their vehicle, following strong opposition during public consultation.
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Independent business forum resurfaces tensions between council parking strategy and town centre prosperity
Ipswich Borough Council's parking strategy came under scrutiny at an independent business forum yesterday, as traders argued lower fees would increase town centre footfall and help customers spend more at their businesses.
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Larger vehicles could face higher parking permit fees in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is set to discuss a new variable charging structure for residential parking zones that would see owners of medium and large vehicles paying more.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre's charity appeal receives overwhelming support
Theatregoers and council staff have donated hundreds of items to help people affected by homelessness in Ipswich.