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Council criticised over 'closed doors' £560k regeneration grant for Grimwades adult learning centre

Ipswich Borough Council's decision to award a £560,000 town centre regeneration grant to turn the first floor of the Grimwades building into an adult learning centre has been criticised as a "deal done behind closed doors" that denied other potential uses from being considered.

11 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Mystery tenant to bring empty Ipswich building back to life with £560k council investment

An undisclosed tenant will bring an empty town centre building back into use after the council agreed to invest £560,000 in the property, though details about both the building's location and the nature of the project have been kept confidential.

11 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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João Santos

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Suffolk's £150m SEND debt write-off welcomed but concerns remain

Suffolk County Council says the Government's decision to cancel 90 per cent of its £168 million special needs funding gap will make a real difference, but warns it does not remove financial pressure completely as the deficit continues to grow.

11 February, 2026

João Santos

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Community turns out in force for £1.92 million Baths transformation plans

Dozens of people gathered at The Church on Tuesday evening to help shape the vision for The Baths regeneration project, with Brighten The Corners emphasising community involvement in creating a space that will develop and retain the next generation of creative talent in our town.

11 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Education Minister visits Ipswich school to hear SEND concerns

Schools Standards Minister Georgia Gould MP visited The Willows Primary School to hear directly from staff and parents about special educational needs provision in Suffolk

11 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Council approves cremator replacement at Ipswich Crematorium

Ipswich Borough Council has given the go-ahead to replace two gas cremators at Ipswich Crematorium and carry out major refurbishment works to the building.

11 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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João Santos

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Novelist appointed new writing fellow at University of Suffolk

Francesca Armour-Chélu, a novelist and children's author, has been appointed as the new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at the University of Suffolk, offering free one-to-one support to students looking to improve their writing skills.

11 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Civil engineer crowned Suffolk New College Apprentice of the Year

Two former primary school classmates who hadn't seen each other for a decade were reunited at Suffolk New College's annual awards ceremony in Ipswich, where Gemma Moss, a 24-year-old civil engineer from Beccles, was crowned Apprentice of the Year.

11 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Citizens Advice Ipswich launches appeal for student volunteers

Students who want to improve their job prospects while helping people in their community are being urged to volunteer with Citizens Advice Ipswich ahead of Student Volunteering Week.

10 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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University of Suffolk launches five new degree apprenticeships for 2026

The University of Suffolk is launching five new degree-level apprenticeships in 2026, including a Project Management programme being delivered in partnership with Ipswich technology firm Halo.

10 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Council to decide on South Ravenswood masterplan

Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider developing a masterplan for land south of Ravenswood on Tuesday, 10 February, which aims to unlock new growth, investment and high-quality development in the south-east area of the town.

10 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Ipswich launches first street performers showcase with applications now open

Ipswich Borough Council is calling on street performers of all kinds to apply for the town's first-ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday, 4 April 2026, with applications open until 6 March 2026.

10 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Council criticised over 'closed doors' £560k regeneration grant for Grimwades adult learning centre

Mystery tenant to bring empty Ipswich building back to life with £560k council investment

Suffolk's £150m SEND debt write-off welcomed but concerns remain

Community turns out in force for £1.92 million Baths transformation plans

Education Minister visits Ipswich school to hear SEND concerns

Council approves cremator replacement at Ipswich Crematorium

Novelist appointed new writing fellow at University of Suffolk

Civil engineer crowned Suffolk New College Apprentice of the Year

Citizens Advice Ipswich launches appeal for student volunteers

University of Suffolk launches five new degree apprenticeships for 2026

Council to decide on South Ravenswood masterplan

Ipswich launches first street performers showcase with applications now open

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