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Our news

Parking charges decision to be made after extensive feedback and all options considered

‘We’ve sought extensive feedback and thoroughly explored every option’ – that’s the message as Babergh District Council is set to make a final decision on introducing modest short-term parking charges.

Initiative to tackle inequality reaches 100,000 participation and meals milestone

A project backed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils has reached an important milestone.

Cllr Jessie Carter and Cllr Richard Winch

Additional funding approved to allow vulnerable residents to stay in their own homes

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have this week agreed to increase grants to carry out home adaptions for some of their most vulnerable residents

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