Local Government
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.
Back Ipswich’s City of Culture bid
Ipswich is in the running to become City of Culture 2029. Find out how to get involved and #BackTheBid.
Ipswich unites for Premier League promotion parade as the whole town turns blue
details as to the promotion celebration bus tour around Ipswich for the ITFC promotion back to the Premier League
Greener Ipswich Comes to St. Nicholas Street: Your Guide to Town Centre Upgrades
St Nicholas Street works start on 27 April 2026, part of the Greener Ipswich Project: around 26 weeks of phased work from Princes Street to Wolsey Square.
Samba time, anyone?
Get down to the Cornhill in Ipswich today to party like a Brazilian!. The new new location for the portal opens today from 1pm. Samba time, anyone?
Street Performers’ Showcase
Ipswich Borough Council wants musicians, magicians, dancers and living statues for its first Street Performers Showcase on 4 April. Apply by 6 March.
1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week
Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 new trees across the town to mark Ipswich Loves Trees Week (14 to 20 February 2026). The annual initiative celebrates the vital role trees play in the town’s landscape, wildlife habitats and overall wellbeing.
Work starts on Town Centre Greening
Ipswich Borough Council is beginning a project to add greening into Ipswich Town Centre. The post describes the project
CLAY 1A moves a step closer with Towns Fund support
Plans for CLAY 1A, a new creative and visitor attraction on Ipswich’s waterfront, have recently taken an important step forward after securing support from the Towns Fund Town Centre Regeneration programme.
Crown Street Car Park Now 24/7: Unlocking a More Vibrant Ipswich, Day & Night
Following a successful trial, the Crown Street Car Park is now officially open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Exciting New Play Area Development Starts at Murray Road Recreation Ground
Work has officially begun on a brand-new children’s play area at Murray Road Recreation Ground Ipswich as of Monday 19 January 2026.
Ipswich Regent Theatre Reopens After Major £3.45M Refurb
The iconic Ipswich Regent Theatre has triumphantly re-opened following an extensive £3.45 million refurbishment.
Ipswich Regent Theatre Reopens After £3.45 Million Revamp
The Ipswich Regent Theatre, East Anglia’s largest theatre and a cherished cultural landmark since 1929, is ready to welcome audiences once again following an extensive £3.45 million front-of-house redevelopment.
Suffolk to the Power of Three: How Proposed Council Changes Could Transform Ipswich and Beyond
Suffolk residents, businesses, and organisations have a unique opportunity to influence how local government serves their communities in the years ahead.
Should Ipswich Create a New Town Council to Strengthen Local Representation?
The Government is planning to replace Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk County Council, and all district councils in Suffolk with one or more “unitary” councils.