Online payments and planning portal scheduled maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance from 5pm Thursday 2
April to 6pm Monday 6 April we will be
unable to take payments through the website for Council Tax, Business
Rates, Rent, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Sundry Invoices.
Payments can still be made by telephone, using our Automated Telephone
Payment system by calling 0300 123 4000.
The planning search page will also be unavailable and if you need
to submit a planning comment in this time, please email planning@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk with
the case reference in the subject.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Mid Suffolk District Council has created a £1.5million fund to enhance Stowmarket town centre by bringing empty units back into use.
Work is already underway to bring new ventures and business opportunities to the town centre, following successful applications in the first round of the Stowmarket Town Centre Gateway Fund.
Stowmarket Town Centre Gateway Fund (STCGF) Round 2
The next phase of the STCGF is now open, from 1 December 2025.
What is the purpose of the STCGF Round 2 funding?
The fund continues to support town centre regeneration by enabling property improvements, introducing new uses for vacant units, and providing operational or setup support for end-users.
What is the total fund available?
£1.5 million was approved by Mid Suffolk's Cabinet and Council in 2024. After a successful Round 1 concluding in 2025, around 50% of this amount remains available for investment in Round 2 during 2026.
This initiative is designed to boost high street and town centre footfall, enhance connectivity, and deliver social and economic value to our communities.
How to Apply
Application forms are available from the Project Office upon request. Please contact:
