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Planning and building control

Apply for planning permission, access our heritage information and planning policy documents, contact Building Control

Housing

Search and apply for council housing, apply for the Household Support Fund, get help if you are at risk of homelessness

Benefits

Apply for Housing Benefit online, upload evidence and tell us about a move - or any other changes

Business and licensing

Pay your business rates, apply for a licence or access our Licensing Register, apply for business funding

Your council and democracy

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Elections

Learn how to vote and how to register to vote, access previous election and referendum results

Your environment

Read about our work to protect wildlife and biodiversity, access services from our Environmental Protection team

Your community

Access information about community rights and community safety, apply for grant funding

Streets, transport and parking

Find a car park near you, apply for a parking permit, report a street cleaning problem

Leisure and tourism

Explore our district and find useful information about parks, playgrounds and leisure centres

Our news

Images of hygiene breaches including stagnant water, chicken defrosting in sink and equipment in poor condition

Chinese takeaway fined for food hygiene breaches

A Chinese takeaway found to be defrosting chicken in a sink and storing food at room temperature in buckets on the floor has been ordered to pay a total of more than £7,500 for food hygiene offences.

Stowmarket to host Suffolk’s Armed Forces Day celebrations

Stowmarket will play host to Suffolk’s 2026 Armed Forces Day celebrations, with military fanfare and a full day of family fun to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the armed forces community.

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Vital support for Citizens Advice part of £810k grant awards

Citizens Advice services in Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received significant financial backing as part of the latest round of community funding from the district councils.

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