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Sporting infrastructure in Mid Suffolk is set for an overhaul thanks to a new grant offering significant investment in major projects.

The Government’s proposed new Mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk can bring benefits to the region, but local communities must be fairly represented.

Leisure centres in Mid Suffolk are offering free memberships to people living with Parkinson’s. 

Members of Stowmarket Cricket Club joined councillors from Mid Suffolk District Council this week to celebrate their new cricket nets – part of the council’s investment in a range of improved sport and wellbeing facilities for the town

From filmmaking workshops to mental health support for young people, dozens of community projects across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received a share of more than £580,000 as part of a new grant from the district councils.

From today (Friday 28 March), we are providing a new joint customer access point service with Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice from Eye Library

Work to make council homes warmer and bring down energy bills for tenants across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received a £2.9m boost in government funding.

Ten locations across Suffolk will be fitted with electric cars that can be booked out by drivers in the community by the minute, hour or day

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have discussed the challenges of meeting the Government’s huge rise in housebuilding requirements with community leaders.

In a report submitted to government today, Suffolk’s five district and borough councils have united to present an interim plan which would revitalise local government and put the needs of local communities first.

Two or three unitary councils are best placed to deliver tailored services and protect local democracy, according to councillors at Mid Suffolk District Council.

Tributes have been paid to Mid Suffolk district councillor, Cllr Rachel Eburne, who has died after a long illness

The Leaders of the county’s five district and borough councils have responded to the decision by Suffolk County Council to submit interim proposals for a single unitary authority, as part of the Local Government Review process.

A programme of musical workshops culminated in a memorable performance after another collaboration between Mid Suffolk District Council, national charity Orchestras Live, and a renowned professional orchestra reached its conclusion.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are ploughing more than £500k in developer contributions back into community projects – improving village halls, sports clubs, play areas, footpaths and bridleways.

Creating more than one unitary council in Suffolk is vital to deliver effective and efficient services that communities want and need, while making sure local people have their say.

 Curious tales and medieval myths are being brought to life this month through a unique history programme curated by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

 Work is underway on a ‘transformational’ state-of-the-art Skills and Innovation Centre at Gateway 14 – boosting business, particular in growing sectors such as the green economy and digital/AI technology, and offering exciting new training opportunities in the region.

Councillors from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils this week paid tribute to the resilience shown by communities across our districts, five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic.

When his private landlord decided to sell, Ralph faced eviction from his Needham Market home and had just two months to find a new place to live.