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Ipswich becomes part of a wider global conversation
The Ipswich Portal has recently become part of an even wider global conversation, after linking up with Asia’s first-ever Portal in Manila, Philippines - the sixth installation worldwide. A side-effect of international connection has been local connection. People pause. They linger. They comment on who’s on screen. They laugh together when someone waves back. Strangers strike up conversations that simply wouldn’t happen elsewhere in the town centre.
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.
The Grain Silos, Belstead
a post describing newly converted silo accommodation on the outskirts of Ipswich in Belstead
Ipswich community invited to help shape future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners shares plans for a £1.92m Creative Digital Skills Lab at The Baths. Free public event, 10 February, The Church on St Stephen's Lane.
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.
We want your views on the future of NHS community services in Suffolk
We want your views on the future of NHS community services in Suffolk. Survey and links to participate are included
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.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 26 2026
Gainsborough Community Library hosts the Wednesday Singing Group, ActivSteps runs at California Social Club and Broomhill Library has Saturday Lego Fun.
Ipswich Umbrella
Blog article introducing Ipswich Umbrella and its February launch in the Buttermarket. Ipswich. Umbrella focuses on community activities with focus on sustainability, resilience, sharing and learning.
Two Weeks To Go !
Business leaders in Ipswich meet to disucss how they can support Ipswich's bid to become City of Culture 2029