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Bins and recycling

Check your bin collection day, report a missed collection, book a bulky item collection

Planning and building control

Apply for planning permission, access our heritage information and planning policy documents, contact Building Control

Housing

Search and apply for council housing, apply for the Household Support Fund, get help if you are at risk of homelessness

Benefits

Apply for Housing Benefit online, upload evidence and tell us about a move - or any other changes

Business and licensing

Pay your business rates, apply for a licence or access our Licensing Register, apply for business funding

Your council and democracy

Learn about who we are as an organisation, provide us with comments and feedback about our services

Elections

Learn how to vote and how to register to vote, access previous election and referendum results

Your environment

Read about our work to protect wildlife and biodiversity, access services from our Environmental Protection team

Your community

Access information about community rights and community safety, apply for grant funding

Streets, transport and parking

Find a car park near you, apply for a parking permit, report a street cleaning problem

Leisure and tourism

Explore our district and find useful information about parks, playgrounds and leisure centres

Our news

(L-R): Paul Robson - Contract Manager Everyone Active, Cllr Teresa Davis - cabinet member for thriving towns and rural communities and Simon Cooper - Director of EezyBikes

Electric bikes for hire in Stowmarket

A new solar-powered pod containing two electric bikes has been installed at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre, giving residents the chance to explore the town using a different, sustainable travel option.

Summer fun returns with free community days out

Families across Babergh and Mid Suffolk can enjoy two free community fun days this summer, with a packed programme of activities on offer for all ages.

One of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils' wildflower meadow sites

Steps taken to manage meadow land and reduce fire risk during hot weather

Residents are being reassured over action being taken by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to manage its meadow areas – reducing fire risk during hot, dry weather while also protecting wildlife

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