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Children doing Christmas crafts.

Activities offer families peace and joy this Christmas

08 December 2023
The councils are offering a range of festive activities to keep children and young people entertained this Christmas.
CGI aerial shot of Gateway 14 site

£18million Skills and Innovation Centre at Gateway 14 moves step closer

05 December 2023
The full business case for the Skills and Innovation Centre has been approved.
Homelessness reduction consultation

Homelessness and rough sleeping strategy open for consultation

04 December 2023
The councils are asking residents and organisations for their view on tackling homelessness and rough sleeping to help shape their future strategy.
Net zero

£2 million pledged to accelerate climate emergency action in Suffolk

04 December 2023
A further £2million has been pledged by Suffolk Public Sector Leaders to tackle the climate emergency.
Britten Sinfonia

Orchestra helps council hit the right notes

01 December 2023
The council has partnered with a national charity and a renowned professional orchestra to bring an exciting musical experience to residents.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils call on landowners to support nature recovery

Call for land to support nature recovery

30 November 2023
Councils call on local landowners to help them increase local tree coverage and improve biodiversity
Person being arrested

£1.4m to tackle criminal exploitation in Suffolk

28 November 2023
Suffolk Public Sector Leaders have awarded £1.4m to tackle criminal exploitation in Suffolk
Joint Babergh and Mid Suffolk logo

Blueprint for districts’ development adopted by councils

22 November 2023
The councils have formally adopted their Joint Local Plan - the blueprint for the districts' future development until 2037.
Aerial shot of The Range at Gateway14

New unit for The Range completed at Gateway 14

21 November 2023
A new 1.17 million square foot warehouse unveiled in Stowmarket
Living well in winter grant has been launched

Councils launch new winter grant to tackle social isolation

21 November 2023
The councils have launched a new grant to help communities this winter.
Mid Suffolk Cosy Homes scheme logo

Free insulation upgrades in new £2m Mid Suffolk initiative

16 November 2023
Hundreds of people could qualify for free insulation upgrades at their home under a new council £2million initiative
CGR consultation - extended deadline

Residents have their say over potential boundary changes

16 November 2023
Mid Suffolk District Council is carrying out a community governance review.  The council has been asked to consider possible changes with electoral arrangements for Onehouse and Stowmarket, and Battisford and Combs.
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Financial aid for flood-affected properties in Suffolk imminent as number of reports hits 750

10 November 2023
Residents who experienced exceptional property flooding during Storm Babet will start receiving financial support during November.
A new online survey has been launched by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Help shape the future of the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts

09 November 2023
Tell us what matters most to your community in our new online survey
Councillor Mellen

Council urges green energy developers to listen to communities

08 November 2023
Mid Suffolk District Council is urging developers to listen to the concerns of local communities.
Councillors Saw and Stringer

Time to make our listed buildings ready for the future?

07 November 2023
Consultation into new measures which would streamline sensitive energy efficiency upgrades.
Electoral Commission graphic about absent voting changes

Postal and proxy voting changes

07 November 2023
Changes to postal and proxy voting came into force on 31 October 2023, and will apply to all elections in England
Cllr Jessie Carter, Babergh cabinet member for housing, and Cllr Richard Winch, Babergh cabinet member for housing and property

Extra £1.6m set for council home repairs and improvements

03 November 2023
Additional funds will help clear backlog of work which mounted during Covid pandemic
Aerial shot of housing development

£1.3m boost for Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities

26 October 2023
Town and parish councils in Babergh and Mid Suffolk will receive more than £1.3 million in developer contributions this month
A tractor ferrying school pupils through floodwater in Debenham on Friday afternoon. Credit: Phil Mason

Thank you to community heroes as flood recovery work continues

22 October 2023
Worst flooding for years results in huge show of community spirit
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