Councillor Neil MacDonald, a Labour representative for St John's Ward since 2000, leads Ipswich Borough Council.
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When the Government confirmed on 22 January that Suffolk's local elections would not go ahead in May, it marked the end of a contentious political battle that exposed deep divisions between councils and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.
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Local elections in Suffolk have been officially cancelled by the Government – a decision that is likely to prove highly contentious amongst residents.
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Ipswich Borough Council will not take a position on a potential hotel tax, saying the decision should be left to the Norfolk-Suffolk combined authority mayor who will be elected in 2028.
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Ipswich Borough Council has made Crown Street Car Park permanently available round the clock following a successful trial, aiming to support the town's night-time economy and provide greater flexibility for visitors.
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New financial disclosures show that nearly £2 million of public money is at stake in the stalled Central Ipswich Free School project, which the government proposed cancelling last month, with Suffolk County Council seeking the return of its £752,000 contribution if the decision is confirmed.
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Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.
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Six free-to-use augmented reality binoculars have been installed at historic locations across Ipswich, allowing residents and visitors to experience Victorian street scenes complete with gas-lit streets, bustling markets and working docks.
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Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.
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The chairman of Broomhill Pool Trust has described the potential loss of investment in the Grade II listed lido as "scandalous", as the project faces a critical deadline to start construction before planning permission expires in December 2027.
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Drivers face five months of disruption on Sproughton Road from January 2026 as work begins on a new roundabout for the Eastern Gateway business park, Ipswich Borough Council has announced.
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The government has postponed "fast-tracked" elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor for two years, prompting fury from candidates who have branded the decision "appalling" and a "sorry mess".
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A £1.92m investment will breathe new life into The Baths, creating a Creative Digital Skills Lab designed to connect and inspire Ipswich's next generation of creative talent with training, facilities and job opportunities on their doorstep.
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