Jack Abbott
MP for Ipswich
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MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
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Council spends 77p in every pound on care services as funding gap grows
Suffolk County Council has revealed that children's and adult care now consumes 77 pence of every pound spent as it appeals to the Chancellor for additional local government funding ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Budget.
Local MP presses for answers on pensioner benefit take-up
Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has asked the government to outline what progress has been made in reaching pensioners who may be missing out on vital financial support.
Council apologises for confusion as bin collection days remain unchanged despite 'website glitch'
Ipswich residents have been assured their bins will be collected on the usual collection days after a technical fault with the council's online bin day checker caused confusion over the weekend.
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.