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Leader of Mid Suffolk District Council, Cllr Andy Mellen said: “I remain open-minded about reorganisation as long as it is done in the right way and has the interests of our residents at its heart...

Statement from Cllr Andrew Stringer, Mid Suffolk’s portfolio holder for Heritage, Planning and Infrastructure, following today's announcement about the National Planning Policy Framework.

Three projects in Mid Suffolk are set to receive a share of £691k from Mid Suffolk District Council, with money collected from developers set to fund new sports facilities, the expansion of a college and keep long-awaited rail improvements on track.

New strategy aims to propel Suffolk’s economic growth and position the county at the forefront of the UK’s green evolution

Mid Suffolk District Council proposes to freeze its element of council tax for the upcoming financial year – helping residents to navigate the cost-of-living crisis while continuing investment in priority areas to improve quality of life in the district.

Parents can relax knowing their children are having some festive fun as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns to Babergh and Mid Suffolk this Christmas.

Mid Suffolk District Council’s plans for an £18m Skills and Innovation Centre in Stowmarket have taken a major step forward.

Stowmarket could be about to receive almost £500,000 from developer contributions towards new sports and healthy activity facilities in the town.

Instilling community pride and celebrating the heritage of each town and village within its district is the focus of a £50k scheme from Mid Suffolk District Council, making its return this winter.

Mid Suffolk District Council has voiced its opposition to the Government’s cuts to winter fuel payments, emphasising the “vital lifeline” they provide to the district’s pensioners. 

The Suffolk Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme launches today, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in homes across the county.

Councillors at Babergh and Mid Suffolk this week agreed new planning guidance to ensure local housing needs are met and future agricultural development is sensitive and sustainable.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are amongst the first in the country to sign up to a new campaign to stop social housing stigma.

As global leaders gather in Azerbaijan for COP29, almost 100 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have taken part in their own event to tackle real-world climate change issues

Businesses across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are celebrating after being named as winners at the 2024 Innovation Awards.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined forces with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, alongside neighbouring councils, to help local communities to protect and restore nature as part of new partnership initiative.

Suffolk's Public Sector Leaders group has agreed £3.72 million of funding for school solar panels

Community leaders, retailers and businesses came together in Stowmarket today to hear a rallying call for the future of the town centre

Two new community transport services are to launch in Mid Suffolk next month – to better connect local communities and reduce emissions

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are urging the Government to act now on England’s “broken council housing finances” ahead of this week’s Autumn Budget announcement.