Ipswich Council rejects a proposal to allocate business rates for tax relief, impacting 240 local businesses. Ipswich Businesses Denied £306,000 Tax Relief Amid Budget Debate Ipswich Council met on Wednesday. They talked about their budget for the next four years. Ian Fisher wanted to change the plan. He wanted to use business rates money, giving…
Revised plans for Ipswich Arras Square will be submitted after police expressed concerns, causing delays and redesigns. Ipswich Arras Square Revamp Plans To Be Submitted Again Soon Ipswich planned to redo Arras Square for £900,000. The square is near Buttermarket street. The council planning group discussed it in August 2023. Police concerns caused a delay,…
Ipswich Council reconsiders plans for Pauls Silo after previous leisure space idea was abandoned due to costs and market changes. Ipswich Pauls Silo New Plans Being Considered By Ipswich Council Ipswich Council is thinking about new ideas for a building. Council leader Neil MacDonald mentioned this Wednesday. He hopes they can share these ideas soon.…
Ipswich authority suggested after devolution announcement. A local businessman urges nearby towns to consider joining. Ipswich Businessman Supports Greater Ipswich Authority Plans Ipswich wants a “Greater Ipswich” authority. It would replace the current local government. This follows a government announcement about devolution. Kesgrave isn’t happy with the “Greater Ipswich” idea. Mark Ling thinks people should…
Suffolk Highways withdraws objections to Ipswich revamp after receiving detailed plans addressing earlier concerns. Suffolk Highways drops Ipswich Lloyds Avenue revamp objections Ipswich wants to revamp an area, planning to pedestrianize it with a budget of £1.4 million. This money comes from the Towns Fund Deal. They will add green spaces and public art. Digital…
Ipswich Borough Council considers a proposal to increase car parking fees by £307,000, aiming to boost revenue and cut traffic. Ipswich Car Parking Hike: Council to Decide on £307,000 Fee Increase Ipswich plans to raise car parking fees to generate £307,000. The executive team agreed to this change last night, following practices in other areas.…
Leaders approved a 2.98% increase to keep services running, despite opposition and a £23 million budget gap. Ipswich Council Leaders Approve 2.98% Council Tax Increase Plan The council met Tuesday about future finances. They discussed council tax for 2025/26 and beyond. The council needs to close a £23 million budget gap. They found this gap…
Ipswich residents voice concerns over the new £50 annual charge for brown bin collections, fearing increased illegal dumping. Ipswich Residents React to £50 Brown Bin Charge for Garden Waste Ipswich will now charge for brown bin collections. It will cost £50 each year. This new charge impacts borough residents. The council revealed these plans last…