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Air pollution drops 15% outside Ipswich school after traffic ban
A scheme to restrict traffic outside an Ipswich primary school has led to a significant drop in harmful air pollution, alongside other benefits for pupils and local residents.
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Council launches stop smoking campaign with Ipswich Town FC
Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Town Football Club have joined forces to launch a new stop-smoking campaign, as figures reveal tobacco use contributes to nearly 1,000 deaths annually in the county.
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Ipswich MP demands 'no more excuses' over potholes but council yet to receive details from Department for Transport
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Suffolk County Council have offered contrasting views on new road repair funding announced by the government. While Abbott welcomes a "huge funding uplift", the council emphasises the need to understand allocation details before making commitments.
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Council cuts carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but struggles with wider targets
Suffolk County Council has reduced its direct carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but faces challenges meeting its 2030 net zero target due to emissions it says are outside its direct control.
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Londoner prosecuted for misusing disabled parking badge in Ipswich
A man from London has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 after being caught using someone else's Blue Badge to park in a Norwich Road car park.
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Suffolk County Council reveals blueprint for improving Suffolk's SEND services
A comprehensive 177-page report analysing Suffolk's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services has been published, providing detailed recommendations for immediate improvements to the system.
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Suffolk County Council votes to fast track devolution plans and cancel May's local elections
Suffolk County Council has voted to postpone local elections and pursue fast-track devolution that would see the creation of a directly elected mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk. The decision, passed by 43 votes to 15, could lead to the biggest shake-up of local government in the region in 50 years.
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Council tax in Ipswich set to rise by 5% under new budget plans
Suffolk County Council has proposed a 5% council tax increase as part of its £803.7 million budget for 2025/26.
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Suffolk faces 'historic decision' as council calls crucial devolution vote
Suffolk County Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on 9 January to decide whether to join the government's Devolution Priority Programme, as debate intensifies over the future of local democracy and governance.
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Suffolk County Council to receive £44m boost for pothole repairs in 2025
Suffolk is set to receive £44 million to tackle potholes next year, including £11.7 million in new funding from the government's £1.6 billion national road repair scheme.
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Search begins for new Suffolk Armed Forces Commissioner
Suffolk County Council has launched a search for a new Armed Forces Commissioner to support the county's 30,000-strong veteran community from March 2025.
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Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial
Suffolk County Council is seeking residents to test innovative pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles in a 12-month trial. The project aims to help homeowners without driveways charge their cars safely and conveniently.