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Read all featuresOur Covid-19 (Coronavirus) response
We, along with our partners, continue to monitor and respond to the impacts of Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Suffolk becomes Covid ‘Enhanced Response Area’
Public health bosses in Suffolk have welcomed the Government’s commitment to provide extra resources to help fight Covid-19 across the county – including in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Business Innovation Support Scheme
Independent businesses on and off the high street can benefit from a new grant scheme designed to support business growth and innovation.
Suffolk Advice and Support Service
Hardship Fund: For financial advice or support with access to food, call The Suffolk Advice and Support Service on 0800 068 3131.
Latest news
Read all newsNational Tree Week sees councils work together to tackle biodiversity loss
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are working with town and parish councils across their districts this National Tree Week to plant nearly 5,000 trees and hedgerow plants, to help tackle biodiversity loss.
New name for Needham Lake café and visitor centre announced
Councillors have marked the ‘topping out’ of the new Needham Lake café and visitor centre and announced the name will be Duck & Teapot following a public vote.
Improvements to Belle Vue Park welcomed by local community
Over 250 people in Sudbury and the surrounding area contributed to Babergh District Council’s public consultation about the future of Belle Vue Park held earlier this autumn.
Clampdown on landlords with funding boost for Suffolk councils
Families living in privately rented cold and draughty properties in Suffolk can look forward warmer homes in future thanks to a new campaign to clamp down on landlords.