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New £40k street lighting project to brighten Ipswich Waterfront

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Street lighting along Ipswich Waterfront is set to be extended towards DanceEast in a £40,860 upgrade. The project will continue previous improvements made at Albion Wharf, Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchor Street Apartments.

The big picture: The lighting extension is part of Suffolk County Council's £2 million Ipswich Investment Fund, which is supporting 13 projects across the town.

St Peters Dock in Ipswich
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Key features of the upgrade: The project builds on earlier improvements made by Suffolk Streetlighting along the Waterfront area, ensuring consistent lighting design along this popular route. The new improvements include:

  • New street lighting columns

  • Contemporary LED lanterns

  • Black finish to match existing design

  • Energy-efficient lighting technology

Low-energy LED technology will be used throughout, helping to reduce energy consumption while providing better illumination for pedestrians and residents.

What they’re saying: Cllr Paul West, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for Ipswich, operational highways and flooding, said: "Our driving force behind this fund has focussed on the council's key objectives to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents and to strengthen our local economy."

The bottom line: The upgrade will improve safety and visibility along the Waterfront while maintaining the area's contemporary appearance.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

Inside the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe
Inside the Landguard Fort in FelixstoweGetty Images

The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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