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Plans submitted for new SEND unit at secondary school site

12 September 2023
Plans submitted for new SEND unit at secondary school site

Plans submitted for new SEND unit at secondary school site

12 September 2023

There is a proposal for a new unit to create 18-24 places for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).


Council asks for feedback regarding new school plans

11 September 2023
Council asks for feedback regarding new school plans

Council asks for feedback regarding new school plans

11 September 2023

Public consultation on two new schools is due to end this week.


‘It’s getting tougher’: Councillors warn about financial pressures

10 September 2023
‘It’s getting tougher’: Councillors warn about financial pressures

‘It’s getting tougher’: Councillors warn about financial pressures

10 September 2023

Ipswich councillors have issued a warning of hard decisions due to the council’s financial pressures.


Ipswich MP wants hotel housing migrants returned to its intended purpose

10 September 2023
Ipswich MP wants hotel housing migrants returned to its intended purpose

Ipswich MP wants hotel housing migrants returned to its intended purpose

10 September 2023

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt has brought up Novotel in the House of Commons as its use for housing migrants reaches its first year.


Decision taken to increase fly-tipping fines in area

08 September 2023
Decision taken to increase fly-tipping fines in area

Decision taken to increase fly-tipping fines in area

08 September 2023

Councillors at a Suffolk authority have decided to increase fly-tipping fines, but they are still below the Government-allowed maximum.


Suffolk’s school transport policy may be revisited

08 September 2023
Suffolk’s school transport policy may be revisited

Suffolk’s school transport policy may be revisited

08 September 2023

Suffolk county councillors have made recommendations to revisit its school transport policy following councillor concerns over the existing one.


SCC addresses worries around RAAC present in Suffolk schools

07 September 2023
SCC addresses worries around RAAC present in Suffolk schools

SCC addresses worries around RAAC present in Suffolk schools

07 September 2023

Suffolk county councillors have addressed the worries surrounding RAAC in Suffolk schools.


Plans for swimming pool for children with special needs deferred

07 September 2023
Plans for swimming pool for children with special needs deferred

Plans for swimming pool for children with special needs deferred

07 September 2023

An application for a local swimming pool which helps children with special educational needs (SEN) has been deferred following neighbour complaints.


‘It’s the economy, stupid’: Controversial animal feed mill approved despite recommendation

06 September 2023
‘It’s the economy, stupid’: Controversial animal feed mill approved despite recommendation

‘It’s the economy, stupid’: Controversial animal feed mill approved despite recommendation

06 September 2023

Plans for an animal feed mill on the edge of a Suffolk town have been approved despite a recommendation for refusal.


‘Still a way to go’: Mid Suffolk councillors reinforce commitment to damp and mould problem

05 September 2023
‘Still a way to go’: Mid Suffolk councillors reinforce commitment to damp and mould problem

‘Still a way to go’: Mid Suffolk councillors reinforce commitment to damp and mould problem

05 September 2023

Mid Suffolk councillors have reinforced their commitment to resolve the district’s damp and mould problem ahead of winter worries.


Councillors ban pets as prizes during events

05 September 2023
Councillors ban pets as prizes during events

Councillors ban pets as prizes during events

05 September 2023

Mid Suffolk councillors have banned the giving of live animals as prizes on council-owned land.


Babergh council leader forced to take a break following cancer diagnosis

05 September 2023
Babergh council leader forced to take a break following cancer diagnosis

Babergh council leader forced to take a break following cancer diagnosis

05 September 2023

Babergh District Council leader, David Busby, has been forced to take a break due to a recent cancer diagnosis.


District council to sign pledge to take ‘bold action’ towards Net Zero

05 September 2023
District council to sign pledge to take ‘bold action’ towards Net Zero

District council to sign pledge to take ‘bold action’ towards Net Zero

05 September 2023

A Suffolk council has decided to become a member of a climate network, which sees local leaders committing to tackling the climate emergency.


Current SCC funding ‘not sustainable’ for delivery of essential frontline services, councillor warns

04 September 2023
Current SCC funding ‘not sustainable’ for delivery of essential frontline services, councillor warns

Current SCC funding ‘not sustainable’ for delivery of essential frontline services, councillor warns

04 September 2023

Suffolk County Council’s deputy leader has warned current funding is ‘not sustainable’ for the delivery of several essential services.


Warning of detrimental impact on health if EU water pollution rules scrapped

04 September 2023
Warning of detrimental impact on health if EU water pollution rules scrapped

Warning of detrimental impact on health if EU water pollution rules scrapped

04 September 2023

The Mid Suffolk Greens have cautioned against the Government’s plans to scrap EU water pollution laws as research warns of water insecurity.


‘Little money or support’: Council to open consultation ahead of change in social housing rules

01 September 2023
‘Little money or support’: Council to open consultation ahead of change in social housing rules

‘Little money or support’: Council to open consultation ahead of change in social housing rules

01 September 2023

Councillors in Ipswich are set to respond to the new social housing standards consultation.


Council to probe perception of town centre uncleanliness

01 September 2023
Council to probe perception of town centre uncleanliness

Council to probe perception of town centre uncleanliness

01 September 2023

Councillors will look into the ‘perception’ that a town centre is dirty.


Councillors debate ‘alarming’ dentistry issues

01 September 2023
Councillors debate ‘alarming’ dentistry issues

Councillors debate ‘alarming’ dentistry issues

01 September 2023

Town councillors have discussed the “alarming” issues with access to dental services.


Police funding boost to fight serious crime

01 September 2023
Police funding boost to fight serious crime

Police funding boost to fight serious crime

01 September 2023

The force is set to receive nearly £300,000 to tackle serious violence across the county.


Sizewell C speed-up draws local criticism

30 August 2023
Sizewell C speed-up draws local criticism

Sizewell C speed-up draws local criticism

30 August 2023

The Government has announced it is speeding up the preparations for a new nuclear power station despite local council backlash.