Stefan Long was elected Mayor of Ipswich for 2025-26 on Wednesday, 13 May.
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Primary school children in Ipswich could win two tickets to see a Premier League game – and have their artwork seen by thousands of fans – by drawing a picture about keeping the town tidy.
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Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council have opened a new wellbeing trail at Orwell Country Park, timed to coincide with World Mental Health Day on Saturday, 10 October.
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A new bug and nature-inspired play area opened at Ellenbrook Park, with eight new pieces of equipment for children aged two to 10.
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Vandals have left broken glass in and around Bourne paddling pool overnight, forcing Ipswich Borough Council to drain it – with the current hosepipe ban meaning it cannot be refilled.
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A new bench offering a peaceful spot in the greenery, and a direct link to mental health support, has been installed in Christchurch Park — the third of its kind in Ipswich.
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Ipswich residents are being urged to make use of free litter-picking equipment, as a new campaign works to reduce rubbish on the town's streets and highlight local businesses already taking steps to cut down on litter.
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Work begins on Monday, 17 August, on a new bug and nature-themed play area at Ellenbrook Park, part of Ipswich Borough Council's £3.5m Play Area Strategy to improve play facilities across the town.
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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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Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne has been elected as Ipswich's new mayor, becoming the first gay Black woman in the town's history to hold the position.
2026 Local Elections in Ipswich
Stefan Long is standing for the Labour Party in the Rushmere ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Stefan's answers, published in full and unedited.
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Services of prayer and solidarity took place at Ipswich Minster to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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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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