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Plans to relocate cottages submitted after coastal erosion forces demolition

16 January 2024
Plans to relocate cottages submitted after coastal erosion forces demolition

Plans to relocate cottages submitted after coastal erosion forces demolition

16 January 2024

Plans have been submitted to relocate several cottages around half a mile inland after coastal erosion forced them to be demolished.


Village could grow by nearly 20 per cent if controversial development is approved

16 January 2024
Village could grow by nearly 20 per cent if controversial development is approved

Village could grow by nearly 20 per cent if controversial development is approved

16 January 2024

A village could grow by nearly 20 per cent if a controversial housing development is approved.


Unfit taxi driver loophole shut down with new policy change

16 January 2024
Unfit taxi driver loophole shut down with new policy change

Unfit taxi driver loophole shut down with new policy change

16 January 2024

A new policy targeting a loophole allowing unfit taxi drivers to re-apply for a licence has been approved.


Policy change could see application for 18 holiday caravans refused

15 January 2024
Policy change could see application for 18 holiday caravans refused

Policy change could see application for 18 holiday caravans refused

15 January 2024

A three-year-old holiday caravan application could be refused as a result of the council’s policy change.


Sizewell C to be held to account as construction takes major step forward – despite criticism

15 January 2024
Sizewell C to be held to account as construction takes major step forward – despite criticism

Sizewell C to be held to account as construction takes major step forward – despite criticism

15 January 2024

Promises of holding Sizewell C to account have been made by a council after construction of the nuclear station took a major step forward.


Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

13 January 2024
Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

13 January 2024

Here’s some of what your representatives across the county have been up to this week.


Beloved historic trees see works approved despite resident backlash

12 January 2024
Beloved historic trees see works approved despite resident backlash

Beloved historic trees see works approved despite resident backlash

12 January 2024

Works have been approved for several beloved historic trees in a Suffolk town despite a backlash from residents.


Seaside town sees quarter of shops empty – according to latest report

11 January 2024
Seaside town sees quarter of shops empty – according to latest report

Seaside town sees quarter of shops empty – according to latest report

11 January 2024

A quarter of shops in a seaside town are now empty, a report has found.


Social housing to remain affordable despite rent increase, councillors say

10 January 2024
Social housing to remain affordable despite rent increase, councillors say

Social housing to remain affordable despite rent increase, councillors say

10 January 2024

Social housing in Ipswich is to remain affordable for struggling residents despite a rent increase, councillors have said.


‘We have no other choice’: Row continues as increase in car parking charges takes step forward

10 January 2024
‘We have no other choice’: Row continues as increase in car parking charges takes step forward

‘We have no other choice’: Row continues as increase in car parking charges takes step forward

10 January 2024

A row over car parking fees has continued after councillors said they had no other choice but to start charging for short stays.


Thousands of empty houses and second homes to see Council Tax hike

10 January 2024
Thousands of empty houses and second homes to see Council Tax hike

Thousands of empty houses and second homes to see Council Tax hike

10 January 2024

Thousands of long-term empty houses and second homes in two councils are set to see a significant Council Tax hike.


‘An incredibly short-sighted, damaging decision’: Cuts to children’s centres criticised

09 January 2024
‘An incredibly short-sighted, damaging decision’: Cuts to children’s centres criticised

‘An incredibly short-sighted, damaging decision’: Cuts to children’s centres criticised

09 January 2024

Plans to cut funding from children’s centres have been labelled ‘incredibly short-sighted’ by a Labour Parliamentary candidate.


‘A trigger for a spade to finally hit the earth’: Sports project takes major step forward

09 January 2024
‘A trigger for a spade to finally hit the earth’: Sports project takes major step forward

‘A trigger for a spade to finally hit the earth’: Sports project takes major step forward

09 January 2024

A sports project in a Suffolk town aiming to tackle health inequalities has taken a major step forward.


Village dog park decision delayed after concerns raised

08 January 2024
Village dog park decision delayed after concerns raised

Village dog park decision delayed after concerns raised

08 January 2024

A decision on a new dog park in a Suffolk village has been deferred due to officer and resident concerns.

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Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

16 December 2023
Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

16 December 2023

Here’s some of what your representatives across the county have been up to this week.


‘The town can’t become a saltmarsh’: Coastal erosion debate to be held in Westminster

15 December 2023
‘The town can’t become a saltmarsh’: Coastal erosion debate to be held in Westminster

‘The town can’t become a saltmarsh’: Coastal erosion debate to be held in Westminster

15 December 2023

Concerns over coastal erosion in Suffolk and Norfolk are set to be raised at Westminster next week.


More than 35 holiday homes rejected after local backlash

15 December 2023
More than 35 holiday homes rejected after local backlash

More than 35 holiday homes rejected after local backlash

15 December 2023

Proposals for 38 new holiday homes in a golf course have been rejected after a local backlash.


Committee hears teachers are having to change nappies

14 December 2023
Committee hears teachers are having to change nappies

Committee hears teachers are having to change nappies

14 December 2023

A committee has heard that young children are facing major challenges.


Councillors warn grid projects lack coordination

13 December 2023
Councillors warn grid projects lack coordination

Councillors warn grid projects lack coordination

13 December 2023

Sea Link and LionLink projects have a substantial lack of co-ordination, councillors have said.


Suffolk town council has no-confidence vote

13 December 2023
Suffolk town council has no-confidence vote

Suffolk town council has no-confidence vote

13 December 2023

A vote of no confidence has taken place at a Suffolk town council.