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Town's needs failed after devolution announcement for one Suffolk council, leader says

26 February 2025
Town's needs failed after devolution announcement for one Suffolk council, leader says

Town's needs failed after devolution announcement for one Suffolk council, leader says

26 February 2025

A town's needs were failed over devolution plans for one authority to replace all Suffolk councils, a leader has said.


Parking charges and maximum Council Tax hikes approved during fiery debate

26 February 2025
Parking charges and maximum Council Tax hikes approved during fiery debate

Parking charges and maximum Council Tax hikes approved during fiery debate

26 February 2025

Parking charges, Council Tax and pavement licenses were among the hikes approved by an authority.


Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

25 February 2025
Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

25 February 2025

County leaders have revealed devolution plans for a single Suffolk authority.


Controversial quarry plans back on the table following successful legal battle

25 February 2025
Controversial quarry plans back on the table following successful legal battle

Controversial quarry plans back on the table following successful legal battle

25 February 2025

Plans for a controversial quarry are back on the table after a successful legal battle.


Libraries boss 'incredibly shocked, disappointed and frustrated' over council decision to take control of service

25 February 2025
Libraries boss 'incredibly shocked, disappointed and frustrated' over council decision to take control of service

Libraries boss 'incredibly shocked, disappointed and frustrated' over council decision to take control of service

25 February 2025

A council's decision to take control of Suffolk's libraries has left the service's boss 'incredibly shocked, disappointed and frustrated'.


Libraries to come under council control once again after negotiations break down

24 February 2025
Libraries to come under council control once again after negotiations break down

Libraries to come under council control once again after negotiations break down

24 February 2025

Libraries could once again come under council control after negotiations broke down with a provider due to 'serious concerns' about its viability.


Recycling company submits planning bid weeks after appealing enforcement notice

24 February 2025
Recycling company submits planning bid weeks after appealing enforcement notice

Recycling company submits planning bid weeks after appealing enforcement notice

24 February 2025

A recycling company has submitted a planning bid weeks after appealing an enforcement notice which alleged multiple breaches.


Ministry of Defence plans at military base include new road

21 February 2025
Ministry of Defence plans at military base include new road

Ministry of Defence plans at military base include new road

21 February 2025

Plans from the Ministry of Defence at a military base include a new road.


Authority approves maximum Council Tax increase but reserves still needed

21 February 2025
Authority approves maximum Council Tax increase but reserves still needed

Authority approves maximum Council Tax increase but reserves still needed

21 February 2025

An authority has approved a maximum increase in Council Tax but reserves are still needed to address a financial gap.


Fears car parking charge increase plan for town could ‘kill the golden goose’

21 February 2025
Fears car parking charge increase plan for town could ‘kill the golden goose’

Fears car parking charge increase plan for town could ‘kill the golden goose’

21 February 2025

Car parking fees in a town could rise by up to 20 per cent as a business leader warns the move is 'in danger of killing the golden goose'.

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Authority approves near maximum tax hike as opposition amendment defeated

20 February 2025
Authority approves near maximum tax hike as opposition amendment defeated

Authority approves near maximum tax hike as opposition amendment defeated

20 February 2025

An authority approved a near-maximum Council Tax increase after an opposition amendment was defeated.


Plans for five homes on former ambulance station's land submitted

19 February 2025
Plans for five homes on former ambulance station's land submitted

Plans for five homes on former ambulance station's land submitted

19 February 2025

Plans have been submitted to build five new homes on the land of a former ambulance station.


New school to allow children with special needs to 'develop in nature' after planning granted

19 February 2025
New school to allow children with special needs to 'develop in nature' after planning granted

New school to allow children with special needs to 'develop in nature' after planning granted

19 February 2025

A new school will allow children with special needs to 'develop in nature' after plans were green-lit.


Greens considering further action over ‘deliberate falsehoods’ from council leader

18 February 2025
Greens considering further action over ‘deliberate falsehoods’ from council leader

Greens considering further action over ‘deliberate falsehoods’ from council leader

18 February 2025

Two Greens are considering further action over 'deliberate falsehoods' claimed by a council leader.

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Authority could pick up £2.7m bill on major flood protection project to safeguard key road

18 February 2025
Authority could pick up £2.7m bill on major flood protection project to safeguard key road

Authority could pick up £2.7m bill on major flood protection project to safeguard key road

18 February 2025

An authority could pick up a £2.7 million bill on a major flood protection project to safeguard a key road.


Acclaimed artist wins bid to convert church into home

18 February 2025
Acclaimed artist wins bid to convert church into home

Acclaimed artist wins bid to convert church into home

18 February 2025

An acclaimed artist has won a bid to convert a village church into a home.


Budget amendment could save small businesses in town, says opposition leader

17 February 2025
Budget amendment could save small businesses in town, says opposition leader

Budget amendment could save small businesses in town, says opposition leader

17 February 2025

A budget amendment could save small businesses in Ipswich, the opposition leader has said.


Details revealed on part of 1,200-home development in market town

17 February 2025
Details revealed on part of 1,200-home development in market town

Details revealed on part of 1,200-home development in market town

17 February 2025

Details have been revealed on a portion of a 1,200-home development in a market town.


Details submitted on road linking major 2,500-home development in market town

17 February 2025
Details submitted on road linking major 2,500-home development in market town

Details submitted on road linking major 2,500-home development in market town

17 February 2025

Details have been submitted for a road to link a major 2,500-home development in a market town.


Decision due on new school for children with special needs

17 February 2025
Decision due on new school for children with special needs

Decision due on new school for children with special needs

17 February 2025

A decision is due on plans for a new school for children with special needs.