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Local groups are being urged to apply for new funding from Mid Suffolk District Council, designed to connect people with nature and restore natural habitats within communities.

Suffolk residents can now borrow a thermal camera from their local library for free to detect where heat is escaping their homes and take action to stop the leaks.

There is just one week left for residents, businesses and local organisations to have their say on the future of how council services are delivered locally in Suffolk.

Darts legend Bobby George proved Stowmarket has hit the bullseye with its new community darts venue when he joined local VIPs and dignitaries today for the opening of The Bull Room.

Suffolk residents living in properties which are not energy efficient, could be eligible for funding to make their homes warmer and reduce their energy bills, thanks to Warm Homes Suffolk.

Community organisations located near the Gateway 14 development are being offered a funding boost to help launch and grow local projects.

A new 3G football pitch is set to be delivered in Stowmarket after funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation was secured.

A £1.5million fund to enhance Stowmarket town centre has been reopened for new applications – following a successful first round of funding.

Construction work on a ‘transformational’ state-of-the-art skills and innovation centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket has reached a key milestone.

Young people in Mid Suffolk are to be given ‘a voice for change’ after councillors gave cross-party support this week for the creation of a new Youth Council.

Mid Suffolk District Council has committed £1.8 million over the next three years to accelerate work which enhances biodiversity and nature – in a bid to safeguard the environment for generations

Suffolk residents, businesses and local organisations are being urged to take part in a once in a generation opportunity to shape how council services are delivered for their local communities.

More than £2million will be invested in projects across Mid Suffolk including a new sports pavilion, development work for a level crossing, and major play area revamp. 

Towns and parishes across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to receive more than £1m in developer contributions to help community infrastructure keep pace with housing growth.

Residents, developers, landowners, businesses and other organisations are being invited to submit locations which could be considered for planned future development.

Ahead of global leaders gathering in Brazil for COP30 next month, students from schools across Suffolk have taken part in their own event to tackle real-world climate change issues.

A groundbreaking council initiative – one of the first of its kind in the country – will help owners of Grade II listed buildings make their homes more energy efficient.

This October and November, Mid Suffolk District Council's leisure provider, Everyone Active, is encouraging a greater number of over 60s to become physically and mentally active, with the launch of its Age is Just a Number campaign.

The government should not disadvantage Suffolk by using a voting system in the election of a powerful new regional mayor which may not provide a strong democratic mandate, Mid Suffolk District Council has said. 

Plans to transform local services were agreed this week by Suffolk’s district and borough councils, as well as cabinet members, and have been submitted to the Government.