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New industrial units ready for immediate occupation at Eastern Gateway

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Five new industrial units totalling 160,782 sq ft are now available for occupation at Ipswich's Eastern Gateway development.

The big picture: The development, known as Access @ Eastern Gateway, is situated on eight acres of commercial land along Sproughton Road, adjacent to Junction 54 of the A14.

Trebor Developments, in conjunction with Hillwood, has appointed Penn Commercial as the joint marketing agent alongside Lambert Smith Hampton and Savills.

Why it matters: The scheme strengthens Ipswich's position as an industrial hub, offering:

  • Strategic location near the Ports of Ipswich and Felixstowe

  • Direct access to the A14

  • BREEAM 'Excellent' certification

  • Sustainable design features

Access @ Eastern Gateway
Access @ Eastern GatewayTrebor Developments

By the numbers:

  • Four units available ranging from 12,897 sq ft to 52,491 sq ft

  • Total scheme comprises 160,782 sq ft

  • Eight acres of commercial land

What they're saying: "Penn is delighted to have been appointed local agents on this prestigious scheme, which brings new product to the market in a strategic location," said Vanessa Penn, managing director of Penn Commercial.

Greg Dalton, development director for Trebor Developments, said: "We're delighted to have Vanessa and the Penn Commercial team formally appointed as joint marketing agent on this important scheme for us."

The bottom line: The remaining four units are ready for immediate occupation, with unrestricted B2 and B8 employment use.

Ipswich charity's inclusive sports and garden projects transform local lives

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From singing groups to inclusive sports tournaments, ActivLives is helping thousands of Suffolk residents improve their physical and mental wellbeing through community-based activities.

The big picture: The Ipswich-based charity has supported 1,921 Suffolk residents over the past year through inclusive sports sessions, exercise activities, support hubs and gardening programmes.

By the numbers:

  • 1,209 women and 712 men participated in activities

  • About 60 volunteers helped deliver programmes

  • Three community gardens operating across Suffolk

Why it matters: The programmes are designed to support older people and individuals with mental health needs and physical and learning disabilities across local communities.

ActivLives falls prevention exercise St Mary at Stoke Church Hall, Ipswich
ActivLives falls prevention exercise St Mary at Stoke Church Hall, IpswichActivLives

Key details: Activities run by the organisation include:

  • Falls prevention exercises

  • Breakfast and lunch clubs

  • Singing groups

  • Health walks at Christchurch Park

  • Inclusive boccia and badminton tournaments

  • Community gardening projects at People's Community Garden and Chantry Walled Garden in Ipswich, and Belle Vue Park in Sudbury

What they're saying: "The sessions have definitely helped with my mobility; my body feels much looser. I feel more positive, and its good speaking to people in similar situations," said a 76-year-old participant in the charity's Better Balance falls prevention exercise programme.

Speaking about ActivLives' inclusive sports tournament, a volunteer said, “It is good for players’ mental and physical health and well-being – the exercise and the connection, the physical and mental activity, with other people.”

Between the lines: The charity works in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk and Boccia England to ensure sports activities are inclusive and accessible to all participants.

Go deeper: Since 2006, ActivLives has worked with NHS, Public Health Suffolk, local authorities and voluntary services to deliver wellbeing programmes across the region.

How to get involved: Residents can find information about programmes and services at activlives.org.uk.

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