Jack Abbott
MP for Ipswich
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Suffolk residents asked to shape future of local pharmacy services
Suffolk County Council wants to hear residents' views on local pharmacies and chemists as part of a major review that will help shape future healthcare services in the county.
Suffolk welcomes new gritting fleet featuring Spread Sheeran and Kieran McSpreader
Suffolk's roads will be kept safe this winter by a new fleet of 38 gritters, with names chosen by local young people, including Spread Sheeran and Kieran McSpreader.
Government responds to special educational needs concerns in Suffolk
The Department for Education has outlined measures to address "widespread failings" in Suffolk's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services following questions from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer.
WATCH: New short film showcases long-lasting impact of fostering
Suffolk County Council has collaborated on a touching new short film called "Everything" that aims to highlight how fostering can have a lifelong positive impact on children in care and encourage more people to become foster carers.
Health minister dodges meeting request on north Ipswich GP expansion plans
Health minister Stephen Kinnock has sidestepped a request to meet with Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer about expediting plans to expand primary care services in north Ipswich and surrounding villages.
Council awards £150,000 contract for new customer service system
Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a £150,495 contract to Granicus for a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The three-year deal aims to improve customer service and streamline processes across council services.
Suffolk joins national campaign to boost recycling rates
Suffolk Waste Partnership is participating in Recycle Week 2024, aiming to save four commonly overlooked recyclable items from ending up in rubbish bins.
Council awards £156,000 contract for new leisure management system
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a five-year contract with Xn Leisure Systems for a new digital leisure management system. The £156,000 deal aims to improve the operation of Sport & Leisure Services across the town.
Council set to increase social housing rents
Ipswich Borough Council has awarded Ark Consultancy a £14,000 contract to review its approach to service charges and rent flexibility for social housing.
Council awards urgent £60k water hygiene contract for homeless housing unit
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £59,978 contract to implement new water piping at East Villa, its 45-room temporary housing facility for homeless families on Sidegate Lane, Ipswich.
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott declares Community Shield hospitality from UAE-owned Manchester City
Questions are being asked as Labour MP Jack Abbott has declared receiving hospitality and tickets from Manchester City Football Club to attend the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, shortly after being elected as MP for Ipswich.