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Mid Suffolk District Council has agreed new cost-of-living support for residents - including cuts to hundreds of council tax bills, and stepping in to replace a Government fund which ends in October.

A project backed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils has reached an important milestone.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have this week agreed to increase grants to carry out home adaptions for some of their most vulnerable residents

Planning consent has been granted for two buildings at Gateway 14, Stowmarket, both occupied by manufacturers of eco-friendly construction materials

A £538,000 contribution to a library refurbishment is one of the projects to benefit from monies collected from developers in Mid Suffolk

Mid Suffolk District Council has warned progress on improving its council homes is under threat

Community Fun Days are taking place at six locations across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

The council is set to create a £1.5million fund to enhance Stowmarket town centre

250 local schoolchildren have pledged to write to their local Member of Parliament about climate change having been inspired by guest speaker, Chris Packham, at this year’s Suffolk Youth Climate Conference

An additional 47 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are now available in Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils’ car parks, to help more people transition to EV cars and reduce emissions

A healthy selection of half term activities is on offer for children across the districts.

Mid Suffolk District Council’s leader has outlined plans to address housing issues in the district, regenerate Stowmarket and further combat climate change.

Cllr Dan Pratt has been elected as the new chair of Mid Suffolk District Council

Mid Suffolk District Council Chair, Cllr Rowland Warboys presents £1,055 to two charities in Thornham Magna

A service supporting Suffolk residents to make healthier choices has helped over 2,000 people to improve their health since its launch in October 2023.

Community groups can apply for capital grants once more as Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils highlight some successful projects from the 2023/24 financial year.

Funding of £18.8m has been agreed to create a Skills & Innovation Centre at Gateway 14

Funding to begin food waste collections in Babergh and Mid Suffolk from 2026 has been agreed, as part of a nationwide requirement by central government

Mid Suffolk District Council has committed £50,000 towards Stowmarket Town Council’s plans for a new rangers service, which will launch in the town later this summer.

The councils have received funding to improve the districts' swimming pools.