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Brave Futures receives £17,000 charity donation
Local charity Brave Futures has been presented with a £17,000 donation, generated through a national recycling scheme supported by Ipswich Borough Council.
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Ipswich's heritage parks now all hold Green Flag status
Every one of Ipswich's heritage parks now holds Green Flag status, after Chantry Park joined Bourne Park, Christchurch Park and Holywells Park in securing the prestigious award this year.
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Community fund gives £125,000 boost to 56 Ipswich groups
A report going before Ipswich Borough Council's Executive on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, reveals its new Community Chest fund helped 56 local organisations access £125,000 since launching last October. Future rounds are set to target fly-tipping, youth unemployment and anti-social behaviour.
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Council moves to fill town centre's empty shops
Ipswich Borough Council will decide on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, whether to launch a public consultation on new powers that let it auction leases on long-term empty shops – the move Ipswich.co.uk revealed was coming last month.
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Suffolk Tories challenge county council leader over £15k+ private office refit
A row has broken out at Suffolk County Council over an £18,484 office refit for new leader Michael Hadwen, with the Conservatives branding it "personal aggrandisement".
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After 15 years of delays, The Mill takes a decisive step forward
Safety approval for the recladding of The Mill on Ipswich Waterfront marks the most significant breakthrough yet in a saga that has left residents in unsafe flats and Suffolk's tallest tower unfinished for over a decade.
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Suffolk businesses stuck in economic 'holding pattern'
Suffolk's economy remains locked in a subdued pattern of weak activity and sentiment, with the county's latest business survey showing little improvement on the gloomy picture reported three months ago.
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Thrasher pub reopens on Nacton Road after refurbishment
The Thrasher, a Hungry Horse pub on Nacton Road, has reopened to customers following a six-figure investment in its interior, food offering and beer garden.
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Harmonious Cafe: Coffee, community and wellness
Harmonious Cafe has launched at Curve Bar, pairing healthy brunches with a wellness-first approach that includes run clubs and lifestyle events.
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Council plans £400,000 cash boost for cleaner streets
Ipswich Borough Council is proposing to invest £400,000 over the next two years in a new Neighbourhood Cleansing Team, aimed at improving the appearance of streets and public spaces across the borough.
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Recovery-focused music night to hold summer event
A monthly Ipswich open mic night that helps people in recovery build confidence through music will host a family fun day on Sunday 12 July.
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Ipswich set to get new town council to keep civic identity
Ipswich Borough Council will vote on 15 July to create a new Ipswich parish/town council, keeping a mayor and local representation as the town moves towards a unitary authority.