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Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support
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
Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026
A summary of events for Valentine's weekend taking place in various Ipswich locations in 2026
Step Into Constable’s World: ‘A Cast of Characters’ Exhibition at Ipswich’s Christchurch Mansion
As part of the 250-year celebrations of Constable’s birth by Colchester + Ipswich Museums (CIMS), a new exhibition at Christchurch Mansion, in Ipswich, will reveal stories about the people who helped turn Suffolk into ‘Constable Country’.
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.
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.
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.