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Parks and public spaces
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.
'Ipswich is a busking friendly town' says council in call for street performers
Ipswich Borough Council is promoting the town centre as an ideal location for street entertainers seeking supportive performance spaces.
Ipswich parkrun suspended due to ground damage at Chantry Park
The popular Ipswich parkrun at Chantry Park has been cancelled for several weeks after council officials requested the event be suspended due to ground damage from wet weather.
Community garden project aims to bring Ipswich residents together
An Ipswich charity is launching free courses to help residents build connections and develop new skills through gardening and nature-based activities at two community gardens.
New rules come into force for Ipswich parks
Visitors to Ipswich's parks and green spaces will need to follow new rules as the council introduces its first updated byelaws in 40 years.
Broomhill Pool restoration receives £10,000 community grant
The restoration of Ipswich's historic Broomhill Pool has secured an additional £10,000 in funding from NW Ipswich Big Local Trust. The grant will support ongoing plans to revive the Grade II listed lido.
Housing group to plant 12,000 flower bulbs across Suffolk and beyond
A large housing provider is set to plant thousands of flower bulbs across East Anglia, including several locations in Ipswich, as part of a new biodiversity initiative.
Council backs £2m marina upgrade as pontoon concerns revealed
Plans to replace 93 pontoons with 15 new ones at Ipswich's marina have received unanimous approval from the borough council. Planning officers cited the "poor state" of existing structures as a key factor in their decision.
Police clear litter from Hawthorn Drive basketball court
Officers on patrol collected three bags of rubbish, including empty vodka bottles and cider cans, from Hawthorn Drive basketball court in south-west Ipswich on Sunday.
New £40k street lighting project to brighten Ipswich Waterfront
Street lighting along Ipswich Waterfront is set to be extended towards DanceEast in a £40,860 upgrade. The project will continue previous improvements made at Albion Wharf, Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchor Street Apartments.
£45k boost to enhance Gipping River path and tackle anti-social behaviour
The riverside path and cycle way opposite Ipswich railway station is set to receive a £45,000 makeover. The project includes safety improvements, environmental enhancements and new CCTV to deter anti-social behaviour.
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