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Lifesaving defibrillators installed at all Ipswich sheltered housing schemes
Ipswich Borough Council has installed public access defibrillators outside all 15 of its sheltered housing schemes, available for use 24/7.
Ipswich families caught in nationwide housing benefit crisis
Nearly half of Ipswich families with children face rent shortfalls, as experts warn almost a million UK children could be pushed into poverty by 2026.
Ipswich MP backs advance rent cap limit but local property experts warn of 'unintended consequences'
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has backed new legislation limiting advance rent payments to one month, but local property experts warn the changes could have unintended consequences for renters in Ipswich.
More than 300 new homes to be built in Ipswich by 2026
Ipswich Borough Council has announced plans for 302 new homes across four development sites, set to house over 1,000 people by March 2026.
Dozens of private social homes in Ipswich fail to meet basic standards
Figures from the Regulator of Social Housing show 46 private social homes in Ipswich failed to meet basic living standards as of March this year.
Local property law experts weigh in on 'transformative' leasehold reforms
As the government announces plans to reform England's leasehold system to protect millions of homeowners from unfair practices, Attwells Solicitors says the changes could reshape the local property market.
Eviction threat at Churchmans House to "subside" following new government funding
The government has pledged additional funding for safety work at Churchmans House on Portman Road, Ipswich. The announcement will remove the threat of eviction hanging over residents, according to Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.
St Francis Tower residents could return in 2025 after government funding secured
Evacuated residents of St Francis Tower in Ipswich could return to their homes by 2025 following new government funding. The announcement comes six months after residents were forced to leave due to flooding.
Council says new planning fees needed to cover rising costs
Ipswich Borough Council has introduced new planning application fees to achieve "full cost recovery" amid increasing pressure on planning departments. The changes mean developers will now pay more for pre-application advice and monitoring.
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.
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.
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