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Our news

Festive fun for children and peace of mind for parents this Christmas

Parents can relax knowing their children are having some festive fun as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns to Babergh and Mid Suffolk this Christmas.

Pool reopening at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury faces ‘frustrating but unavoidable’ delay

A delay to the scheduled reopening of the pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury following repairs has been described as “deeply frustrating but unavoidable”.

Councils spell out expectations of developers in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

Councillors at Babergh and Mid Suffolk this week agreed new planning guidance to ensure local housing needs are met and future agricultural development is sensitive and sustainable.

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