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Housing

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Streets, transport and parking

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Our news

Cllr Deborah Saw, Cllr Andy Mellen, Cllr Caroline Topping, Cllr Cliff Waterman and Cllr Neil MacDonald

More than one unitary for Suffolk “vital for services to work and residents to be heard”

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.

Witches, outlaws and monsters – festival brings districts’ myths to life

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.

Groundbreaking for £18million Skills and Innovation Centre – boosting business in the East

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.

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