Just five people a year fined for littering in Ipswich

Data obtained by Ipswich.co.uk reveals that fewer than 20 littering fines have been issued in Ipswich in any of the past six years. The council insists it has not stopped enforcing, but its own evidence suggests it never started.

Ipswich to host first-ever Speedway Grand Prix in 2027

Foxhall Stadium will stage two nights of FIM Speedway World Championship action next August, as Ipswich Witches confirm the biggest event in the club's 75-year history.

Police appeal for help finding missing Ipswich teen

Suffolk Police are asking for the public's help to find Elsie-Belle, 13, who was last seen in Ipswich at approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, 29 September.

Three quarters of unpaid parking fines in Ipswich are never recovered

Data obtained by Ipswich.co.uk shows that less than a quarter of unpaid parking fines in Ipswich are ever recovered. As the number of fines issued keeps rising, the average money collected per fine keeps declining – but the council insists its enforcement is effective.

Broken down again – Suffolk firms asked to prove the cost

Nearly two years after more than 350 Suffolk businesses set out what a lack of investment in the A14 was costing them, the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is asking again. This time the answers will land while the business case is still being written.

County council demands Government fix children's services funding 'injustice'

Suffolk County Council has written to the Education Secretary demanding a funding overhaul, arguing the county is short-changed compared with neighbouring areas on both children's social care and education spending.

Ipswich School unveils facelift to historic Henley Road frontage

Ipswich School has completed a series of improvements across its estate, with the centrepiece an extensive refresh of the historic Senior School frontage on Henley Road.

Toasties, Lego and friends: Stoke Park youth cafe keeps growing

An after-school youth cafe at St Peter's Stoke Church in Ipswich has grown from just two members to more than 15 children, who come every Thursday for crafts, football, Lego and the volunteers' popular cheese toasties.

NEET in Suffolk: 'Short-changed' and 'not yet good enough'

Suffolk's rate of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is above national and regional averages, and has risen over four years. The council says the government is shortchanging it, but a local teenager's account reminded councillors what those numbers represent.

Police appeal to find missing Ipswich man last seen this morning

Suffolk Police are asking for the public's help to trace Reece Baker, 36, who was last seen leaving Sproughton this morning, Monday, 28 September.

What Ipswich employees need to know about new bereavement leave rights

From April 2027, employees will be entitled to two weeks' bereavement leave covering a wider range of relationships and pregnancy loss. Here is what is changing, and what it means for you.

Ipswich construction company celebrates 100th management trainee

Chris Bruce joined Barnes Construction as a teenage trainee in 1979 and rose to the boardroom. Nearly five decades later, he posed alongside the firm's newest recruits as it marked the appointment of its 100th management trainee.

Greens to target Reform seat after Gary Keogh resigns after less than five months

Gary Keogh has resigned as Suffolk County Councillor for Bosmere, less than five months after winning the seat, citing changes to his personal and family circumstances alongside a demanding career.

Family pay tribute to 'happy, cheeky' Noah Woods

The family of three-year-old Noah Woods, whose body was sadly found in Decoy Pond, Brantham, on Wednesday, 16 September, have paid tribute to a "happy, cheeky, playful" little boy who "brought joy wherever he went."

Drivers warned of closures ahead of Sunday's half marathon

Roads across Ipswich will start closing from as early as 04:00 on Sunday as the town hosts its fifth Half Marathon, with diversions and parking suspensions running into the afternoon.

Ipswich paedophile given suspended sentence for child sex offences

A 54-year-old Ipswich man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a string of child sex offences, including making indecent images of a child and attempting to incite a child into sexual activity.

Have you seen this man? Police need your help

Suffolk Constabulary is appealing for help to trace Vinnie Whittred, 23, who officers believe may be in the Newmarket, Thetford or Ipswich area.

Reform lodges complaint over amended council motion to 'appreciate' county leader

Reform UK has lodged a formal complaint after Labour councillors used their majority to amend a motion thanking Suffolk County Council leader Cllr Michael Hadwen, replacing it with thanks for three borough councillors instead.

Live: Education and Children’s Services Scrutiny Committee

Live updates from Suffolk County Council's Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Committee at Endeavour House, where councillors are examining support for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) and the Healthy Child Services consultation.

Hadwen warming to devolution – but Suffolk could still reject £1.1bn deal

Suffolk County Council's cabinet will decide on 15 October whether to proceed with devolution. Its leader is warming to the idea, but nothing is settled, and not consenting remains on the table.

East Suffolk council tax rebate over bin chaos defeated on casting vote

A motion asking East Suffolk Council's Cabinet to consider a council tax rebate over the Better Recycling rollout was defeated at Full Council on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, after a tied vote was broken by the chair's casting vote.

East Suffolk scraps three planning committees for one

East Suffolk voted to disestablish Planning Committee North, Planning Committee South and the Strategic Planning Committee on Wednesday, 23 September, replacing them with a single planning committee to comply with new government rules.

Motion on water companies and planning withdrawn at East Suffolk

A motion calling for Essex & Suffolk Water and Anglian Water to be made statutory consultees on planning applications was withdrawn at East Suffolk Full Council on Wednesday, 23 September, after councillors from across the chamber said they would not support it.

Halo backs 250 young Suffolk athletes through new support scheme

Suffolk-based software company Halo is sponsoring Hub Sport, a programme giving 250 young athletes across Ipswich access to specialist strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental skills and wellbeing support.