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Boosting Green Jobs and Supporting Businesses in East of England
11 April 2024
Two new funds, with a combined value of up to £800,000 in support, are now open for applications, courtesy of Freeport East.
Candidates announced for by-election in the Chilton (Stowmarket) ward
05 April 2024
The Mid Suffolk District Council by-election will take place on Thursday, 2 May.
Grid reinforcement can’t come at any environmental cost
22 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have formally objected to National Grid’s plans for more electricity pylons between Bramford and Twinstead – saying the impact on the countryside is too great.
£3.8m pledged for energy efficient council homes
21 March 2024
Work to make council homes warmer and bring down energy bills for tenants across Babergh and Mid Suffolk received a £1.6m boost in government funding this week.
Council wants clarity from developer over major solar farm proposal
21 March 2024
Mid Suffolk District Council says a developer must provide more clarity around its plan for a ‘nationally significant’ new solar farm in the district
Mid Suffolk’s community spirit inspires ‘Musical Memories’
19 March 2024
Months of musical workshops came to a crescendo in Stowmarket after a long-running partnership between Mid Suffolk District Council, national charity Orchestras Live and a renowned professional orchestra.
Cancer conman caught as part of councils’ crackdown
15 March 2024
A former tenant who pretended to have cancer to try to con his way up the council housing list is amongst the fraud and corruption tackled recently by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, according to an annual report.
Councils pledge further help to prevent homelessness
14 March 2024
More than 1,500 households at risk of homelessness have been helped to keep a roof over their heads by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils since 2019
Fun for families over the Easter holidays
12 March 2024
There's a wide range of activities on offer for children during the Easter holidays in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Planning application submitted for new 44,000 sq ft distribution hub at Gateway 14, Stowmarket
11 March 2024
A planning application has been submitted to Mid-Suffolk District Council to construct a 44,000 sq ft distribution hub at Gateway 14, Stowmarket, for a major supplier of eco-friendly construction materials.
Works underway to create Changing Places facilities in Stradbroke
07 March 2024
Works to create fully accessible toilet facilities have started at a council-run leisure centre, as part of work across Babergh and Mid Suffolk to improve facilities for those with additional needs
Councils named best in the UK at prestigious awards ceremony
07 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have taken the top honour at a prestigious local government awards ceremony
Cash injection for local community projects
05 March 2024
More than £510,000 is set to be reinvested into Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities thanks to funding collected from developers.
New Suffolk campaign urges drivers to switch their engines off
01 March 2024
A new campaign urging Suffolk’s drivers to switch off their engines when parked has launched this March
Tax premiums agreed for owners of second homes and empty properties
23 February 2024
Councillors have agreed higher tax premiums for owners of second homes and long-term empty properties in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
More of Suffolk’s tree cover and orchards to be restored
23 February 2024
1,877 new trees are being planted across the county by Suffolk’s councils, with a focus on re-establishing orchards
Mid Suffolk agrees budget ‘to back communities and drive change’
23 February 2024
Council tax rise of 2% - or 7p a week - is lower than most local authorities.
Rural Transport Grants Scheme launches
20 February 2024
Funding available for community transport operators in Mid Suffolk is set to better connect local communities and reduce emissions
Go-ahead for 'exciting' new sports facilities in Stowmarket
15 February 2024
Plans for ‘exciting’ new sports facilities in Stowmarket have been given the green light.
Council Leaders warn of ‘catastrophic effect’ of Suffolk County Council budget plans
13 February 2024
Proposed changes to Housing Related Support 'could impact on most vulnerable residents'.