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'Historic moment' as plans for upgrade to town's sports facilities green lit

15 June 2022
'Historic moment' as plans for upgrade to town's sports facilities green lit

'Historic moment' as plans for upgrade to town's sports facilities green lit

15 June 2022

Plans for a revamp of sports facilities that will include a brand new aquatics centre have been approved in a meeting dubbed a 'historic moment'.


Price rises for council-owned car parks in town approved

15 June 2022
Price rises for council-owned car parks in town approved

Price rises for council-owned car parks in town approved

15 June 2022

Price increases for council-owned car parks in a Suffolk town later this summer have been approved.


Primary school pupils to receive dental packs in council scheme

14 June 2022
Primary school pupils to receive dental packs in council scheme

Primary school pupils to receive dental packs in council scheme

14 June 2022

More than 2,600 packs featuring toothbrushes and toothpaste are being distributed to youngsters in a bid to promote good oral health.


Free e-cigarette scheme announced to reduce the number of Suffolk smokers

13 June 2022
Free e-cigarette scheme announced to reduce the number of Suffolk smokers

Free e-cigarette scheme announced to reduce the number of Suffolk smokers

13 June 2022

A free e-cigarette scheme is to be rolled out this summer in a bid to reduce the number of smokers in the county


Three reading hubs established as part of Get Suffolk Reading programme

13 June 2022
Three reading hubs established as part of Get Suffolk Reading programme

Three reading hubs established as part of Get Suffolk Reading programme

13 June 2022

'We know a child’s reading ability at the age of 11 is one of the single biggest indicators of their economic independence at the age of 30.'


Could this mammoth's tooth hold the secret to the history of the species?

10 June 2022
Could this mammoth's tooth hold the secret to the history of the species?

Could this mammoth's tooth hold the secret to the history of the species?

10 June 2022

Experts are preparing to sample collections of Suffolk mammoth's teeth this summer in the hope of finding key DNA.


Councils agree action plan to address cost of living crisis

10 June 2022
Councils agree action plan to address cost of living crisis

Councils agree action plan to address cost of living crisis

10 June 2022

Two Suffolk councils have agreed a joint action plan to address the cost of living crisis.


Group outlines ambitions for markets in West Suffolk

09 June 2022
Group outlines ambitions for markets in West Suffolk

Group outlines ambitions for markets in West Suffolk

09 June 2022

Increasing customers, more special events and plans to become financially self-sufficient are ambitions voiced by a district task group on markets.


Work on 57 new homes in town to begin this summer

09 June 2022
Work on 57 new homes in town to begin this summer

Work on 57 new homes in town to begin this summer

09 June 2022

Work on developing old council offices into 57 homes will begin this summer.


New deputy leader appointed at Mid Suffolk District Council

09 June 2022
New deputy leader appointed at Mid Suffolk District Council

New deputy leader appointed at Mid Suffolk District Council

09 June 2022

Harry Richardson takes over the deputy leader post from Gerard Brewster at the council’s Conservative and Independent coalition.


Two price rises planned for council-owned car parks

08 June 2022
Two price rises planned for council-owned car parks

Two price rises planned for council-owned car parks

08 June 2022

Two price rises are planned in the next seven months for council-owned car parks in a Suffolk town.


Councils secure £9.1m for coastal erosion pilots

08 June 2022
Councils secure £9.1m for coastal erosion pilots

Councils secure £9.1m for coastal erosion pilots

08 June 2022

Moveable homes and community rock piles are among ideas to be explored as part of £9million pilot projects tackling coastal erosion.


Latitude's legal highs public order 'no longer needed'

08 June 2022
Latitude's legal highs public order 'no longer needed'

Latitude's legal highs public order 'no longer needed'

08 June 2022

The public space protection order to crackdown on legal highs during the festival will not be renewed.


Conservation area of popular beauty spot to be extended for first time in 45 years

08 June 2022
Conservation area of popular beauty spot to be extended for first time in 45 years

Conservation area of popular beauty spot to be extended for first time in 45 years

08 June 2022

A conservation area is to be expanded to incorporate a beach and seafront to help protect areas of architectural and historic interest.


Music venue to host re-opening party to 'celebrate importance within community'

07 June 2022
Music venue to host re-opening party to 'celebrate importance within community'

Music venue to host re-opening party to 'celebrate importance within community'

07 June 2022

A music venue is holding a re-opening event to thank crowdfunders, supporters and volunteers during the Covid-19 shutdown.


Backing given for new leisure and wellbeing hub

06 June 2022
Backing given for new leisure and wellbeing hub

Backing given for new leisure and wellbeing hub

06 June 2022

Backing has been given for a new leisure and wellbeing hub in a Mid Suffolk town.


Council outlines its objection to National Grid's pylons plan

06 June 2022
Council outlines its objection to National Grid's pylons plan

Council outlines its objection to National Grid's pylons plan

06 June 2022

'Subsea cabling options are being developed for the north of England and Scotland, so why not here?'


Former Ritz chef joins forces with college and council for cooking course

06 June 2022
Former Ritz chef joins forces with college and council for cooking course

Former Ritz chef joins forces with college and council for cooking course

06 June 2022

New cookery courses are being delivered for those who are isolated or struggling with the cost of living.


Suffolk shooting for the stars as firms plan to get involved in space industry

01 June 2022
Suffolk shooting for the stars as firms plan to get involved in space industry

Suffolk shooting for the stars as firms plan to get involved in space industry

01 June 2022

Suffolk firms are joining up to create plans for the county to become a bigger player in the space sector.


Controversial 1,375 homes plan to go to appeal after councillors back refusal

01 June 2022
Controversial 1,375 homes plan to go to appeal after councillors back refusal

Controversial 1,375 homes plan to go to appeal after councillors back refusal

01 June 2022

A committee unanimously agreed with officers' reasons for refusal of a 79-hectare housing scheme, which will be part of its defence in an appeal.