Local Government
Work begins on inclusive play area and free gym at Alderman Road
Ipswich Council's £3.5m play strategy brings accessible play kit, Suffolk-themed features and free outdoor gym kit at Alderman Road, due…
Spooktastic Half Term Fun Arrives Across Ipswich
a summary of the family friendly sporting activities that Ipswich Brough Council has on offer during this autumn half term
Extra help for Ipswich smokers as local rates hit 21 per cent
Support services on offer as stoptober approaches for helping to quit smoking in Suffolk
Upgraded stalls as Ipswich market moves to northern Cornhill
Ipswich market moves to the northern Cornhill with new blue and white stalls. The relocation supports town centre upgrades and…
New bollards to enforce vehicle-free hours in Ipswich town centre
Physical bollards will enforce pedestrian-only hours in Ipswich town centre from 12 October. Find out which streets are affected by…
New bug-themed inclusive play area opens at Ellenbrook Park
Ellenbrook Park's new play area is now open, featuring bug-inspired equipment and inclusive features for children in Ipswich to enjoy…
On the huh? Get the T-shirt
Ipswich slang that only makes sense if you’re from here, on a proper tee. Buy merch, support Ipswich community projects.
Get Moving This October with Ipswich Fit’s Packed Programme of Activities
a summary of sporting activities and events run by Ipswich Borough Council during October 2026. Multiple sports and health initiatives.
Ipswich unites for ‘The Big Clean’ in September
This summer businesses in Ipswich backed a manifesto that pledged for cleaner streets and was founded on the principle that…
Council officially acquires old Debenhams building in Ipswich
There is incredibly positive news for the future of our town centre this week, as Ipswich Borough Council has officially…
Lloyds Avenue improvements are one step closer to reality.
There is some brilliant news for Ipswich town centre! A major scheme to transform and enhance Lloyds Avenue is officially…
Will Broom Hill Pool ever re-open?
an update as to the status to campaign for the future of the Broomhill Lido outdoor pool in Ipswich from the Broomhill Pool Trust
Gain Life-Saving Skills with Ipswich Fit Training Courses
A blog describing the many courses on offer from Ipswich Borough Council Ipswich Fit team in emergency first aid, first aid at work and paediatric first aid
Ipswich Secures £1 Million Sport England Boost to Help Residents Get Active
There’s brilliant news for our town as Ipswich Borough Council has secured a fantastic further investment of approximately £1 million…
Safer Streets in Ipswich: How the Council and Police are Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour and Dangerous Parking
There is some great news for everyone who lives, works, or socialises in our vibrant town centre. A successful partnership…
Christchurch Park Welcomes Ipswich’s Third ‘Legend on the Bench’ for Mental Health Support
A special new addition has arrived in Christchurch Park, bringing a place of comfort, connection, and vital support for anyone…
Ipswich Secures £1 Million Sport England Boost for Active Communities
A Million Pound Boost for Ipswich’s Active Communities Ipswich is set to get a massive boost to its community health…
Ipswich’s Unsung Heroes: Local Cleansing Team Named National Award Finalists
It takes a huge amount of behind-the-scenes effort to keep our town looking its best, which is why we are…
Discover the Brand New Nature-Themed Play Area Coming to Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich
There is exciting news for Ipswich families this summer! Work is about to begin on a brand-new, nature-themed children’s play…
Ipswich Market on the Move: Exciting Changes for the Cornhill and Town Centre
Our historic Ipswich Market is getting ready for an exciting move! As part of wider plans to support the town…
Giles Place Secured: New High-Quality, Affordable Homes for Older Residents in Ipswich
Giles Place is now in council hands: 69 purpose-built one-bedroom and studio apartments for older residents who want to stay independent in Ipswich.
Breathing New Life Into Ipswich: New Plans to Tackle Empty Town Centre Shops
Short leases on empty town centre shops could go to auction under High Street Rental Auctions, a step Ipswich Borough Council is proposing to consult on.
How Ipswich Buses’ New Tech is Making Travel Easier and More Accessible
New Journeo onboard tech on Ipswich Buses gives real-time audio and visual announcements, helping blind, partially sighted and hard of hearing passengers.
Saddle Up for Fun: Brand-New Inclusive Play Area Opens at Murray Road, Ipswich
We have some wonderful news for local families—the brand-new children’s play area at Murray Road Recreation Ground has officially opened its gates!
Whitehouse and Stoke Park Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Their Communities
Big decisions about the future of Whitehouse, Stoke Park and Chantry could soon be shaped by the people who know these communities best.