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Tenant turnaround times 98 days higher than target in Suffolk town

02 September 2022
Tenant turnaround times 98 days higher than target in Suffolk town

Tenant turnaround times 98 days higher than target in Suffolk town

02 September 2022

The average time between a tenant moving out and another moving in to council homes in one Suffolk town was 98 days higher than target last year.


Council targets for homelessness relief not met

02 September 2022
Council targets for homelessness relief not met

Council targets for homelessness relief not met

02 September 2022

A council has fallen below targets for homelessness relief and households in temporary accommodation during the last three years.


Alcohol to be sold at recreation ground after licence granted

02 September 2022
Alcohol to be sold at recreation ground after licence granted

Alcohol to be sold at recreation ground after licence granted

02 September 2022

Alcohol can now be sold at certain events at a Suffolk recreation ground after a council granted a licence.


Tree canopy survey will be used to influence future planting

01 September 2022
Tree canopy survey will be used to influence future planting

Tree canopy survey will be used to influence future planting

01 September 2022

The survey commissioned by Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils found the areas have lower than average tree coverage.


Two-day reunion party given green light despite noise concerns

31 August 2022
Two-day reunion party given green light despite noise concerns

Two-day reunion party given green light despite noise concerns

31 August 2022

A two-day university reunion party with a cash bar has been given the green light, despite objections by police and Environmental Health.

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£785,000 forecast overspend to be part-offset by £500m reserve

31 August 2022
£785,000 forecast overspend to be part-offset by £500m reserve

£785,000 forecast overspend to be part-offset by £500m reserve

31 August 2022

An inflationary pressure reserve is ready to offset a forecasted overspend by a district council.


Town car park to close early for cleaning

30 August 2022
Town car park to close early for cleaning

Town car park to close early for cleaning

30 August 2022

Crown car park will close 2.5 hours earlier than usual on five upcoming days, in order to allow for cleaning.


Babergh councillor denies circulating document and states planning committee should be disbanded

26 August 2022
Babergh councillor denies circulating document and states planning committee should be disbanded

Babergh councillor denies circulating document and states planning committee should be disbanded

26 August 2022

The motion discussed at the planning meeting was for 41 retirement living apartments and two new homes.


Plans to replace dilapidated building refused due to lack of resemblance

26 August 2022
Plans to replace dilapidated building refused due to lack of resemblance

Plans to replace dilapidated building refused due to lack of resemblance

26 August 2022

Planning permission to replace a dilapidated Victorian dwelling has been refused due to lack of resemblance to the current building.


Plans for new homes in village turned down due to landscape impact

26 August 2022
Plans for new homes in village turned down due to landscape impact

Plans for new homes in village turned down due to landscape impact

26 August 2022

Plans for two homes in a Suffolk village have been turned down due to impact on the landscape, despite support by a parish council.


Suffolk Police launch recruitment drive in bid for new officers

19 August 2022
Suffolk Police launch recruitment drive in bid for new officers

Suffolk Police launch recruitment drive in bid for new officers

19 August 2022

Suffolk Constabulary is holding a recruitment webinar next week as part of its drive to welcome new police officers into its ranks.


Ukrainian refugees arriving in Suffolk passes 1,000

19 August 2022
Ukrainian refugees arriving in Suffolk passes 1,000

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Suffolk passes 1,000

19 August 2022

New advice has been issued for Ukrainian refugees as the number of arrivals passes one thousand.


Derelict train station building to see revamp after consultation

18 August 2022
Derelict train station building to see revamp after consultation

Derelict train station building to see revamp after consultation

18 August 2022

Proposals to turn a derelict building at a town's train station into a restaurant, café and workspace will be put to residents next week.


Citizen advice boss slams councils for 'digital discrimination'

18 August 2022
Citizen advice boss slams councils for 'digital discrimination'

Citizen advice boss slams councils for 'digital discrimination'

18 August 2022

The CEO of a Citizens Advice Bureau has criticised a 'lack of action' from councils to help those struggling to use online services.


Community scheme to benefit from new £2.5k grant

17 August 2022
Community scheme to benefit from new £2.5k grant

Community scheme to benefit from new £2.5k grant

17 August 2022

A scheme will gain £2,500 from a community partnership, enabling its workers to save electrical and electronic items from landfill.


Bus services subsidised by council at five-year low

17 August 2022
Bus services subsidised by council at five-year low

Bus services subsidised by council at five-year low

17 August 2022

The number of bus services subsidised by Suffolk County Council is at its lowest in five years.


Council to consider increase of maximum level of council tax reduction

16 August 2022
Council to consider increase of maximum level of council tax reduction

Council to consider increase of maximum level of council tax reduction

16 August 2022

A proposed increase to the maximum level of council tax reduction for the poorest households in Suffolk is expected to be considered in September.


Grade-two listed lido will be restored if funding bid successful

12 August 2022
Grade-two listed lido will be restored if funding bid successful

Grade-two listed lido will be restored if funding bid successful

12 August 2022

A grade II listed 1930s lido could become the only 50m pool in Suffolk, if the council’s bid for funding is successful and allows for its reopening.


Park plans halted due to possible 'procedural irregularities' at council

12 August 2022
Park plans halted due to possible 'procedural irregularities' at council

Park plans halted due to possible 'procedural irregularities' at council

12 August 2022

Possible procedural irregularities at a council have halted a decision on the application for retirement homes at a Suffolk park.


New vehicle charging points expected to be installed before end of year

11 August 2022
New vehicle charging points expected to be installed before end of year

New vehicle charging points expected to be installed before end of year

11 August 2022

Fourteen new electric vehicle charging points planned across seven of car parks in a Suffolk town are expected to be installed by the end of the year.