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Needham Lake wins coveted Green Flag Award
15 July 2025
Needham Lake has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces, winning a prestigious Green Flag Award.

Pioneering partnership helps Suffolk residents ‘Feel Good Vibes’ this summer
15 July 2025
Feel Good Suffolk is launching a new campaign to promote the free support available to help the county’s residents enjoy a healthier summer.

Mid Suffolk and Babergh to host second stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men
15 July 2025
Britain’s biggest professional cycle race and the UK’s largest free-to-spectate live sporting event will return to Suffolk this September, as the opening stages of the race take place in the region on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 September.

Funding agreed for £5.2million pavilion as part of district’s sporting upgrade
08 July 2025
Mid Suffolk District Council’s cabinet has approved funding for a new £5.2million sports pavilion in Stowmarket – the latest investment in upgrading sporting facilities in Mid Suffolk.

£50k to boost community pride across Mid Suffolk
01 July 2025
Applications for Mid Suffolk District Council’s Pride in Your Place grant have reopened, offering funding to projects that bolster community pride and celebrate the heritage of towns and villages across the district.

Pub owner fined for food hygiene breaches
30 June 2025
The owner of the Queens Head pub in Eye has been fined for multiple food hygiene offences and issued with a Hygiene Prohibition Order

Council considers £1m grant for Food Museum to take ‘major leap forward’
30 June 2025
The Food Museum in Stowmarket could receive a £1million boost from Mid Suffolk District Council for a major new project.

Fun for all as community events return this summer
27 June 2025
Communities in Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set for another summer of fun as a hugely popular series of events returns for another year.

‘Trek, treat, repeat’ – Beautiful walks and foodie gems celebrated in new project
25 June 2025
Stunning walks and fantastic places to eat are showcased across Babergh and Mid Suffolk in a new initiative.

Let there be light... and heat!
24 June 2025
Residents in Rattlesden can now look forward to an extra warm welcome – thanks to £33k of funding for a new heat and light chandelier system from Mid Suffolk District Council.

Chance for motorists to have their say in Stowmarket car park review
23 June 2025
Motorists are being invited to have their say on council-owned car parks in Stowmarket, ahead of a review later this year.

Thousands of listed building owners could benefit from innovative planning change
19 June 2025
Thousands of listed building owners could find it easier to make windows more energy efficient under innovative proposals from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Stowmarket shop closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
16 June 2025
A Suffolk store has been ordered to close for three months following a joint operation by Suffolk Trading Standards and Mid Suffolk District Council

Mid Suffolk’s £3m funding for scheme to link villages – latest for ‘trailblazing’ network
13 June 2025
£3m for an Elmswell and Woolpit footpath and cycle way adds to almost half a million already invested by Mid Suffolk District Council for walking and cycling schemes

Rentable electric cars arrive in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
12 June 2025
Six electric vehicles have arrived at three locations across Babergh and Mid Suffolk for communities to use as part of the Plug In Suffolk Car Club

Football club scores new stand after £100k awarded
11 June 2025
Work to build a new stand at Needham Market Football Club’s stadium will soon be underway thanks to a £100,000 award from Mid Suffolk District Council.

New street cleaning taskforce hits the streets
30 May 2025
A new street cleaning taskforce has hit the streets of Mid Suffolk to tackle litter, fly tipping, and graffiti across the district

Mid Suffolk new Chair selects Stowmarket Relief Trust as charity
20 May 2025
Cllr Keith Scarff has been elected the new Chair of Mid Suffolk District Council and has selected Stowmarket Relief Trust as his chosen charity for the year.

Free tree for every Babergh and Mid Suffolk baby born in 2025
16 May 2025
Applications for a popular free tree scheme are now open for families in Babergh and Mid Suffolk celebrating new arrivals.

District and Borough Councils’ clear message to communities: “Let’s shape the future of Suffolk together!”
15 May 2025
Suffolk’s five district and borough councils are launching a county-wide survey asking people for their views on the future of vital local government services.