Opinion

The Insider The Insider has spent years inside Suffolk's corridors of power. Anonymous by necessity, unsparing by choice. Martin Cook Martin is our Labour columnist. He holds the finance portfolio at Ipswich Borough Council and leads the Labour group at Suffolk County Council, which means he spends half his week balancing the books and the other half asking where they are. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Zelly Lisanework An Ipswich-based British Ethiopian multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet and theatre reviewer, Zelly explores culture, performance and the arts across borders. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Martin Cook Martin is our Labour columnist. He holds the finance portfolio at Ipswich Borough Council and leads the Labour group at Suffolk County Council, which means he spends half his week balancing the books and the other half asking where they are. Nadia Cenci Nadia is our Conservative columnist – allergic to eggshells and unafraid to say what she actually thinks to spark honest conversations. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Jon Moran A planner by trade, Jon regularly contributes to Ipswich.co.uk, writing about the town's history, heritage, and planning matters. A good addition to any pub quiz team, he's also covered arts, media, and culture. Jon Moran A planner by trade, Jon regularly contributes to Ipswich.co.uk, writing about the town's history, heritage, and planning matters. A good addition to any pub quiz team, he's also covered arts, media, and culture. Zelly Lisanework An Ipswich-based British Ethiopian multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet and theatre reviewer, Zelly explores culture, performance and the arts across borders. David Plowman David is Ipswich-born and bred, a school governor, charity trustee, and the first Green Ipswich councillor – the first of many more to come, he says. Zelly Lisanework An Ipswich-based British Ethiopian multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet and theatre reviewer, Zelly explores culture, performance and the arts across borders. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Stephen Britt Businessman and Suffolk New College fellow Stephen built Anchor Storage from scratch in 1987 before selling in 2025. The former Suffolk Chamber NED and lifelong Conservative is now an active Reform UK member. Zelly Lisanework An Ipswich-based British Ethiopian multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet and theatre reviewer, Zelly explores culture, performance and the arts across borders. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Martin Cook Martin is our Labour columnist. He holds the finance portfolio at Ipswich Borough Council and leads the Labour group at Suffolk County Council, which means he spends half his week balancing the books and the other half asking where they are. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. The Insider The Insider has spent years inside Suffolk's corridors of power. Anonymous by necessity, unsparing by choice. Nicola Sebastian A Chantry girl who studied journalism at the University of East London before returning home to Ipswich and joining Ipswich.co.uk as its first full-time staff reporter. Zelly Lisanework An Ipswich-based British Ethiopian multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet and theatre reviewer, Zelly explores culture, performance and the arts across borders. David Plowman David is Ipswich-born and bred, a school governor, charity trustee, and the first Green Ipswich councillor – the first of many more to come, he says. Nadia Cenci Nadia is our Conservative columnist – allergic to eggshells and unafraid to say what she actually thinks to spark honest conversations. The Insider The Insider has spent years inside Suffolk's corridors of power. Anonymous by necessity, unsparing by choice. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Lee Walker An Ipswich native and CEO of Ipswich Central, the town's BID, Lee provides a nuanced perspective on the regeneration of Ipswich. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Chu Man Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Lee Walker An Ipswich native and CEO of Ipswich Central, the town's BID, Lee provides a nuanced perspective on the regeneration of Ipswich. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Freya Ollason A student balancing college with part-time work. Freya was a student journalist in the Youth Voice Matters programme delivered by Ipswich.co.uk and Ipswich Community Media, in partnership with Volunt… Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Matt Stott Matt reports on the driving forces behind our local economy, uncovering the barriers to growth and championing local businesses and entrepreneurs. Andy Mellen Sam Adams Sam was a student journalist in the Youth Voice Matters programme delivered by Ipswich.co.uk and Ipswich Community Media, in partnership with Volunteering Matters. Shamena Amado Shamena was a student journalist in the Youth Voice Matters programme delivered by Ipswich.co.uk and Ipswich Community Media, in partnership with Volunteering Matters. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Sir Christopher Haworth Sir Chris is a highly experienced non-executive and board chair. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Freeport East and the Non-Executive Chairman of Gateway 14 in Stowmarket. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Steve Beel Steve has over 20 years of experience across energy and infrastructure, international diplomacy, economic development and trade. Before being appointed CEO at Freeport East, he was a British diplomat… Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Josh Morton Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Josh Morton Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Josh Morton Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Oliver Rouane-Williams Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Alex Osborn Football writer and massive Town fan. Currently studying sport management and coaching at Bath University. Alex Osborn Football writer and massive Town fan. Currently studying sport management and coaching at Bath University. Barbara Norrey A Town fan for longer than most of the squad have been alive. Covering every home game from her beloved West Stand. Alex Osborn Football writer and massive Town fan. Currently studying sport management and coaching at Bath University.