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Current infection rates and pressure on county’s hospitals among reasons for Suffolk entering tier two restrictions
Press release issued on behalf of Suffolk Resilience Forum, made up of partners across Suffolk, including Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
Covid-19 support grant scheme expanded
Further grant funding for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk has been announced as part of the Government’s Covid-19 support packages which include the recently launched Local Restrictions Support Grant.
CIFCO acquires further properties to generate income for local councils
Property investment company CIFCO Capital Ltd has purchased three further properties this month totalling almost £10.5m, to bring in future income for councils to invest back into local communities.
Cross-party councillors in agreement on response to planning system overhaul
18 November 2020
Read our Planning for the Future White Paper - Response
27 October 2020
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councillors are united in their response to the Government’s Planning for the Future consultation – insisting that proposals must not be at the detriment of local communities and should not lose focus on the challenges facing rural districts.
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Councillors approve foundation for future growth
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils this week finalised their Joint Local Plan – paving the way for sustainable housing growth, employment opportunities, and thriving communities with bright and healthy futures.
Councils to consult on CIL charging rates
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking views on revised Community Infrastructure Levy charges for developers – helping to provide communities with the facilities they need to keep pace with growth.
New Covid-19 support grant launched
Businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk who have had to close their doors to customers as part of the current national lockdown may be eligible for a second wave of grant funding.
Design concepts for Market Hill go on display
The design concepts for the Market Hill area of Sudbury have gone on display in a shop window near to the area that could become a pedestrian-friendly space in the future.
Green light for councils’ biodiversity vision
Councillors at Babergh and Mid Suffolk have approved their first Biodiversity Action Plan to protect and strengthen biodiversity – supporting the councils’ carbon neutral aims.