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Three Ipswich roads set for 'sustainable travel improvements'
Walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements are coming to Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road, and the route from Ipswich Hospital to Waterfront following public consultation.
Farage more trusted than Starmer in East of England, latest poll finds
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is more trusted to represent the UK internationally than PM Keir Starmer among East of England voters, new polling reveals.
Council to vote on twin-stream recycling model for Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider adopting a twin-stream recycling approach while maintaining fortnightly black bin collections next week.
Dismay as Ipswich Borough Council revealed as the highest-taxing district council in the entire country
New government figures reveal that Ipswich Borough Council's tax rate is a staggering 89.7% higher than the national average, making it the highest-taxing district council in the entire country.
Council rejects opposition's bid to scrutinise libraries decision
Suffolk County Council has rejected attempts by opposition councillors to "call in" the Cabinet's decision to bring the county's library service back in-house.
Suffolk to receive £9.4m boost for special educational needs places
Suffolk will get over £9.4 million in government funding to create hundreds of new school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Suffolk County Council launches free walking and cycling activities for spring
Over 40 new weekly walking and cycling groups have been announced in Ipswich and Lowestoft to coincide with the start of British Summer Time.
Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.
Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.
Broomhill Lido: Is it going to happen?
After two decades of fiercely committed campaigning, hope and excitement, has the restoration of Ipswich's Broomhill Lido been shelved?
Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment
The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.
County council plans 200 new SEND places as demand grows by 40% in five years
Suffolk County Council's cabinet will review proposals for 200 new specialist education places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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