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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. 

Mid Suffolk District Council leader, Cllr Andy Mellen, has been announced as the new co-president of UK100, the national network committed to tackling the climate crisis at local level.

Almost 40 stakeholders gathered in Stowmarket for a workshop focused on establishing a Climate Hub in the town

Funding towards a new football club stand and play area improvements are among 21 grants to support community groups and organisations in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

 Mid Suffolk District Council has bucked a nationwide trend by agreeing 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.

Rising demand for energy developments and connections to the National Grid in Mid Suffolk must be coordinated to minimise the harm on local communities and the environment, it has been warned.

From today, Monday 24 February, we are extending our opening hours at our customer access point in Stowmarket – offering face-to-face support for residents, five days a week.

The Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The new Ipswich to Cambridge Community Rail Partnership (CRP), backed by Mid Suffolk District Council, is up and running and preparing for its first full year of operation.