Housing & Urban Development
Suffolk council leaders raise alarm over government's housing targets
Suffolk County Council has expressed concerns about the government's proposed planning reforms for England, highlighting a lack of clarity around infrastructure provision for new housing developments.
Council seeks resident feedback on new housing and homelessness strategy
Ipswich Borough Council is asking residents to help shape its housing plans for 2025-2030.
Ipswich rents surge 11% in a year, outpacing wage growth and regional and national averages
New Office for National Statistics figures show that the average private rent in Ipswich reached £897 per month in the year to August, up from £810 a year ago and 28% higher than five years ago.
Relief as government pledges support for Churchmans House cladding repairs
The government has promised action to support residents of Churchmans House in Ipswich, following concerns raised by local MP Jack Abbott.Ipswich Borough Council spends £7.5m buying back former council homes
Data obtained from Freedom of Information requests shows that, since 2015, Ipswich Borough Council has spent £7.5 million repurchasing homes previously sold under the Right to Buy scheme.Record number of 'no-fault' evictions in Ipswich
Ipswich saw its highest number of 'no-fault' evictions last year, with 111 accelerated possession orders submitted to county courts.
Planning for derelict Wherstead Road site to be converted into flats approved
Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously approved plans to transform a long-abandoned office building on Wherstead Road into 24 flats.
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for action on unsafe cladding at Churchmans House
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has urged the government to fully fund the replacement of cladding at Churchmans House, highlighting the town's ongoing building safety crisis.
Ipswich house prices drop 7.1% in a year, the biggest fall in East of England
Ipswich homeowners saw their property values fall 7.1% over the past year, the steepest decline in the East of England. The average house price in June was £218,253, down 0.8% from May.
Homelessness charity offers grants up to £15,000 for local projects
Hopestead, a part of Flagship Group, has launched its fourth round of 'Hope Funds', offering grants up to £15,000 for charities and social enterprises tackling homelessness in East Anglia.