It has emerged there is no contractual agreement for M&S to maintain its high street store alongside the planned development in Copdock. The revelation comes after council leaders described the deal as "fantastic news for Ipswich" that "secures an ongoing M&S presence in Ipswich town centre." It doesn't.
Twenty local traders transformed one of Ipswich's most historic thoroughfares on Sunday, as The Walk's first Christmas market kicked off this year's festive shopping.
In another step forward for Ipswich's high street, Sports Direct has opened its new 25,000 sq ft store in Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing four major retail brands under one roof.
Local business owners are coming together to create a new festive shopping experience in one of Ipswich's historic thoroughfares as The Walk hosts its first Christmas market from 10:00 to 16:00 this Sunday, 01 December.
A former restaurant site that has stood empty on Fore Street since April 2023 will become home to bottomless pizza chain Moto Pizza, with signage now visible in the windows.
Sports Direct signs are now visible at the former BHS building, as the retailer prepares to open its doors on Friday, November 29 in a major boost for Ipswich's high street.
Local leaders have welcomed M&S's commitment to Ipswich as the retailer announces plans to maintain its town centre presence while opening a new store at Copdock. The development will support Suffolk farmers and create new jobs.
Ipswich Borough Council will gain new powers next month to auction off long-term empty shops in the town centre. The High Street Rental Auctions scheme aims to tackle the problem of persistently vacant properties by allowing local authorities to step in after shops have been empty for more than a year.
Members of Ipswich's Romanian community joined police and council officials on Cornhill today as police look to tackle anti-social behaviour in a week-long campaign.
Police and health outreach workers have begun regular street meets on Tavern Street to address concerns about anti-social behaviour. The initiative comes as the area near the Great White Horse and Tesco has been identified as a hotspot for street drinking.
