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…
Residents near Robson House in Ravenswood, Ipswich, report increasing anti social behavior, raising safety concerns. Ravenswood Residents Fear Anti Social Behavior at Robson House, Ipswich Hey, listen to this. Robson House helps people needing some support. It’s in Ravenswood. Neighbors near it are worried lately. They feel unsafe because of some Robson House residents. One…
Suffolk council orders action against Widdington Recycling for breaching site rules, causing odors and pests. Council Issues Notice to Haverhill Recycling Firm Over Waste Issues A recycling firm is fighting a council order. They broke rules about how they run their site. Think bags of gross, rotting trash attracting pests. The company, Widdington Recycling, filed…
Nick Timothy supports reducing the A143 speed limit near Wickhambrook, following concerns raised by the Parish Council. MP Backs Wickhambrook Council’s Call to Cut A143 Speed Limit An MP and a council want a lower speed limit. They worry someone could get hurt on the busy road. The road is the A143. The Wickhambrook Parish…
Important updates for those in Suffolk including road closures, planning applications and a call for claimants. Suffolk Residents Note These Important Public Notices This Week Sizewell C will close Buckleswood Lane, at the level crossing near Theberton, between the B1119 and Saxmundham Road. Expect this from February 24 to February 27, with nightly closures from…
Readers slam Bury St Edmunds’ pavements as dangerous after falls. They urge Suffolk County Council to fix the issue. Bury St Edmunds Pavements Criticized As Shocking, Unsafe By Residents Hey, I read a news article about Bury St Edmunds. People are really upset about the sidewalks there. Readers shared stories of falls on social media.…
Roadworks across Suffolk, including major towns, may cause delays. Check specific locations and dates to plan your journey. Suffolk Roadworks: Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Felixstowe, and More Impacted Hey, here’s the scoop on Suffolk road work. It may cause some delays while you drive around. In Bury St Edmunds, Brentgovel Street closes until February 13.…
Data reveals traffic volume and speed on the A134 ahead of planned closures for roundabout construction. A134 Sicklesmere Road Traffic Data Released Before Planned Closures They looked at traffic on Sicklesmere Road, also called the A134, where closures are planned soon. Data shows that a high volume of cars uses this road, with over 800,000…