4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1069+ words) In an exclusive interview, Ian Fisher tells Ipswich.co.uk exactly why he leaked confidential council information – and why he would do it again. Now publicly disciplined for it, the Conservative group leader is asking whether a Labour councillor would…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (436+ words) Suffolk residents are being encouraged to nominate local volunteer groups for The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the UK's top honour for voluntary organisations. Why it matters: The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is the highest award given to…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (382+ words) The Green group at Suffolk County Council has accused the ruling administration of "ignorance" or an "ideology against cycling" after plans for an e-bike hire scheme in Ipswich were shelved over safety concerns. Why it matters: The scheme, part of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (563+ words) Ipswich is set to receive more than £1.25 million in government funding to tackle rough sleeping, with the Government saying everyone sleeping rough in the town will be offered a route off the streets this winter if they need it. Why…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (997+ words) Arras Square got the go-ahead six years ago. Work was meant to start in June. Nearly seven weeks on, it's underway – but barely. If this is what progress looks like, our town centre should be worried, argues Ipswich.co.uk…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (257+ words) A Grade II listed building on Dial Lane was repainted from hot pink to burgundy within days after Ipswich Borough Council contacted the tenant, with a retrospective listed building consent application now expected. Why it matters: 14 Dial Lane is a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) A youth-led campaign is highlighting where people in Ipswich can access free period products, as part of a push to tackle period poverty and stigma in the town. Why it matters: Ipswich Period Rights, a youth campaign running as part…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (548+ words) Until now, bar the occasional op-ed from me, Ipswich.co.uk has exclusively published news and news-focused features. That changes this month, with the announcement of an exciting lineup of regular columnists spanning business, place, the arts and Suffolk's full…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1005+ words) New Ipswich.co.uk columnist, 'The Insider', opines about the first 100-ish days of the Reform administration at Suffolk County Council. The first in regular opinion columns from contributors across Suffolk's political spectrum. What began as Reform UK's Suffolk summer…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (385+ words) Ipswich Borough Council's executive will decide on Tuesday, 11 August, whether to continue funding a range of subsidised evening, Sunday and bank holiday bus services for three more years. Why it matters: The routes provide vital links for people who need…...