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How former office site is being repurposed for 150 new homes in Ipswich

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The first 10 council homes have been completed at Bibb Way, where a mix of office conversion and new builds will provide 150 homes by spring 2025.

Why it matters: The redevelopment brings much-needed housing to Ipswich by transforming the prominent former BT site into residential properties.

Cllr Alisdair Ross and Colin Kreidewolf at Bibb Way
Cllr Alisdair Ross and Colin Kreidewolf at Bibb WayIpswich Borough Council

The details: The initial phase consists of four two-bedroom and six three-bedroom houses now available for families to rent.

The complete development will feature:

  • 78 one and two-bedroom flats converted from the former office block

  • 72 newly built homes on land previously used as a car park and data centre

  • Improved green spaces connecting to Alderman Canal and Alderman Road Recreation Ground

What they're saying: "We're pleased to see these homes handed over to the Council and ready for tenants to move into. It's fantastic to see this prominent, former BT site transformed into a new development, providing much needed homes to the local area," said Councillor Alasdair Ross, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Ipswich Borough Council.

"It's fantastic to see improvements to this area, as along with the new, high-quality homes, the green space surrounding the development to Alderman Canal and Alderman Road Recreation Ground has been improved, providing a welcoming environment for residents and the community to enjoy," said Colin Kreidewolf, Chair of Handford Homes.

By the numbers:

  • 10 homes completed in first phase

  • 150 total homes planned

  • Completion expected by late spring 2025

The bottom line: The Bibb Way development will significantly increase the council housing stock in Ipswich while simultaneously revitalising a former commercial site and enhancing surrounding green spaces for community use.

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

The blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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