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Bins and recycling

Check your bin collection day, report a missed collection, book a bulky item collection

Council Tax

Planning and building control

Search for, comment on or make a planning application, access our Joint Local Plan, contact building control

Housing

Search and apply for council housing, apply for the Household Support Fund, get help if you are at risk of homelessness

Benefits

Apply for Housing Benefit online, upload evidence and tell us about a move - or any other changes

Business and licensing

Pay your business rates, apply for a licence or access our Licensing Register, apply for business funding

Your council and democracy

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Elections

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Your environment

Read about our work to protect wildlife and biodiversity, access services from our Environmental Protection team

Your community

Access information about community rights and community safety, apply for grant funding

Streets, transport and parking

Find a car park near you, apply for a parking permit, report a street cleaning problem

Leisure and tourism

Explore our district and find useful information about parks, playgrounds and leisure centres

Our news

Council leaders back ‘Suffolk to the Power of Three’ option as part of local government reorganisation consultation

Suffolk residents, businesses and local organisations are being urged to take part in a once in a generation opportunity to shape how council services are delivered for their local communities.

Solar energy project for village hall gets funding boost

A village hall solar energy project has secured a funding boost from Babergh District Council in the latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) awards.

Developer cash to support communities in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

Towns and parishes across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to receive more than £1m in developer contributions to help community infrastructure keep pace with housing growth.

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