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Former Ipswich gym to be converted into five flats
An Ipswich town centre building that previously housed Gymophobics could become five one-bedroom flats under plans submitted to Ipswich Borough Council.
Taxi drivers slam Suffolk Highways U-turn on £1.4m Lloyds Avenue plan, council stands firm
Suffolk Highways has withdrawn its objections to plans to redevelop Lloyd's Avenue which will halve the number of taxi spaces, sparking fierce criticism from drivers.
Historic Ipswich church tower gets green light for critical repair works
Ipswich Borough Council has approved renovation plans for St Nicholas Church's tower following inspections that revealed a "sufficiently high" risk of falling masonry.
HMO seeks retrospective planning for former care home on Felixstowe Road
A former Ipswich care home, which closed following poor ratings in 2023, has been operating as a house in multiple occupancy (HMO) without prior planning permission.
Ipswich's iconic Waterfront House finds new owner
The historic Waterfront House, which dates back to the 18th century and has been vacant since 2023, has been purchased by Baylight Properties, a company specialising in high-quality renovations.
Adult store on Upper Orwell Street with 'fabulous selection of products' seeks licence renewal
Pulse & Cocktails, praised by its customers for its "friendly staff" and being "easy to find," with "loads of parking nearby" and "a great selection of lube", has applied to renew its licence
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