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Thumbs up for new and improved lights around football pitch

11 April 2023
Thumbs up for new and improved lights around football pitch

Thumbs up for new and improved lights around football pitch

11 April 2023

A football club has been given the go-ahead to get a new lighting system.


Licensing permission granted for new cinema in the basement of former Debenhams

11 April 2023
Licensing permission granted for new cinema in the basement of former Debenhams

Licensing permission granted for new cinema in the basement of former Debenhams

11 April 2023

New town centre venue could be open by the end of the year.


Details approved for 85-home development

06 April 2023
Details approved for 85-home development

Details approved for 85-home development

06 April 2023

Details of an 85-home development have been approved by a borough council.


'A detrimental effect to future development': Student block plans refused

06 April 2023
'A detrimental effect to future development': Student block plans refused

'A detrimental effect to future development': Student block plans refused

06 April 2023

An application to build a five-storey University of Suffolk student accommodation block has been refused.


Homeless winter night shelter to be brought into year-long use

05 April 2023
Homeless winter night shelter to be brought into year-long use

Homeless winter night shelter to be brought into year-long use

05 April 2023

A winter night shelter in Ipswich has been given the go-ahead to turn into more secure accommodation.


SEND advice service closes helpline for two weeks

04 April 2023
SEND advice service closes helpline for two weeks

SEND advice service closes helpline for two weeks

04 April 2023

The advice service for parents navigating Suffolk’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system has closed its helpline for two weeks.


Suffolk town to host the launch of Green Party campaign

04 April 2023
Suffolk town to host the launch of Green Party campaign

Suffolk town to host the launch of Green Party campaign

04 April 2023

The launch of the Green Party’s campaign to increase its councillor numbers across the UK will take place in a Suffolk town tomorrow.


Nearly 400 overdue safety inspections remain as they continue to be completed

30 March 2023
Nearly 400 overdue safety inspections remain as they continue to be completed

Nearly 400 overdue safety inspections remain as they continue to be completed

30 March 2023

The number of overdue gas safety inspections and electrical condition reports at councils has been reduced by 78 in three weeks.


Town gets permanent seafront al fresco dining areas

29 March 2023
Town gets permanent seafront al fresco dining areas

Town gets permanent seafront al fresco dining areas

29 March 2023

Hospitality businesses can permanently site tables on two grass areas by a town's seafront after councillors agreed unanimously to the idea.


PCSOs funded for town centre during day to help people feel safe

24 March 2023
PCSOs funded for town centre during day to help people feel safe

PCSOs funded for town centre during day to help people feel safe

24 March 2023

The addition of three PCSOs to a town centre comes as the murder of a teen highlighted the need for people to feel safe in the daytime too.


Plan provides clarity around enforcement when developers break the rules

23 March 2023
Plan provides clarity around enforcement when developers break the rules

Plan provides clarity around enforcement when developers break the rules

23 March 2023

A revised plan helping residents frustrated with developers not following the rules to understand the enforcement process has been approved.


Paid parental leave granted for councillors

23 March 2023
Paid parental leave granted for councillors

Paid parental leave granted for councillors

23 March 2023

Babergh District Council has joined Mid Suffolk in providing councillors with paid parental leave.


Progression for Ipswich bridge projects

22 March 2023
Progression for Ipswich bridge projects

Progression for Ipswich bridge projects

22 March 2023

A step forward in funding for two Ipswich waterfront bridges has been taken.


£2.65m funding secured for Suffolk children's homes

22 March 2023
£2.65m funding secured for Suffolk children's homes

£2.65m funding secured for Suffolk children's homes

22 March 2023

Government funding of £2.65 million for children’s homes has been secured by Suffolk County Council.


Police report reveals rise in cases of rape, serious sexual offences and stalking

21 March 2023
Police report reveals rise in cases of rape, serious sexual offences and stalking

Police report reveals rise in cases of rape, serious sexual offences and stalking

21 March 2023

Rape, serious sexual offences and stalking rates in Suffolk rose by more than eight per cent last year, according to a new report.


Mother whose child’s experiences with Suffolk’s SEND system led to scathing ombudsman report speaks out

20 March 2023
Mother whose child’s experiences with Suffolk’s SEND system led to scathing ombudsman report speaks out

Mother whose child’s experiences with Suffolk’s SEND system led to scathing ombudsman report speaks out

20 March 2023

The mother of a child with SEND whose six-month lack of schooling led to a disparaging ombudsman report has described her family’s experiences.


Councillor admits impact of being a young carer as authority pledges support

17 March 2023
Councillor admits impact of being a young carer as authority pledges support

Councillor admits impact of being a young carer as authority pledges support

17 March 2023

A county councillor has revealed the 'longstanding impact' of being a young carer.


Councillor asked to apologise after code of conduct complaint upheld

17 March 2023
Councillor asked to apologise after code of conduct complaint upheld

Councillor asked to apologise after code of conduct complaint upheld

17 March 2023

A code of conduct complaint against a councillor has been upheld.


40-metre tidal barrier planned for town

17 March 2023
40-metre tidal barrier planned for town

40-metre tidal barrier planned for town

17 March 2023

A 40-metre tidal barrier with gates that close to prevent flooding is planned for a Suffolk town.


£39,000 awarded in sports and arts funding

15 March 2023
£39,000 awarded in sports and arts funding

£39,000 awarded in sports and arts funding

15 March 2023

More than £39,000 of government funding has been allocated to local projects, with a focus on sports and drama.