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Budget to ‘supercharge’ district’s recovery
Councillors have agreed Mid Suffolk District Council’s budget for 2021/22 – keeping council tax low while ‘supercharging’ the district’s post-Covid recovery.
Councillors vote to refuse Needham Market development
Mid Suffolk District Council today refused outline planning permission for 279 homes to be built in Needham Market, citing concerns over the development’s location, accessibility and impact on landscape.
An extra £3m for warmer, greener Suffolk homes
More Suffolk residents, including those in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, are set to benefit from Government Green Homes Grants thanks to a further successful bid for £3m funding by a Suffolk consortium of local authorities.
Councils pledge to provide further financial support for struggling households
Thousands of households across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will be eligible for a reduction in their council tax bill after councillors approved further support for residents facing financial difficulties.
Councils confirm support for Freeport East
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have confirmed their support for Freeport East.
Green light for new taxi fares
Babergh has approved new taxi fares today, following wider consultation with cabbies, which will see the basic day time rate increase by 20p.
Babergh parking changes agreed for October at the earliest
Babergh District Council will continue to subsidise an hour’s free parking to support its high streets, with changes to council car park charges expected to come into effect later this year.
CIFCO portfolio nears completion
Property investment company CIFCO Capital Ltd is set to increase the £1.5m it has already ploughed back into council services so far this year – with the purchase of a Coventry trade park.
Councils help combat holiday hunger
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have continued to fund a joint initiative offering food and activities for families in need during the school holidays.
Additional Restrictions Grant reopens for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Business owners in Babergh and Mid Suffolk are being urged to explore the range of Covid-19 support grants open to support them through the current national lockdown.