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The district and borough council leaders of Suffolk

No compelling case for a mega council in Suffolk

13 March 2025
The Leaders of the county’s five district and borough councils have responded to the decision by Suffolk County Council to submit interim proposals for a single unitary authority, as part of the Local Government Review process.
Nayland Village Hall

£500K boost for community projects thanks to developer funding

12 March 2025
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are ploughing more than £500k in developer contributions back into community projects – improving village halls, sports clubs, play areas, footpaths and bridleways.
Cllr Deborah Saw, Cllr Andy Mellen, Cllr Caroline Topping, Cllr Cliff Waterman and Cllr Neil MacDonald

More than one unitary for Suffolk “vital for services to work and residents to be heard”

10 March 2025
Creating more than one unitary council in Suffolk is vital to deliver effective and efficient services that communities want and need, while making sure local people have their say.
Babergh map

Witches, outlaws and monsters – festival brings districts’ myths to life

07 March 2025
Curious tales and medieval myths are being brought to life this month through a unique history programme curated by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
Covid trees

Remembering the impact of the pandemic for Covid-19 Day of Reflection

05 March 2025
Councillors from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils this week paid tribute to the resilience shown by communities across our districts, five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sproughton Local Nature Reserve at Eastern Gateway Enterprise Park

Helping industry and nature to flourish side-by-side

04 March 2025
Babergh District Council cabinet could preserve a green oasis for generations to come, amid the unlikely setting of the Eastern Gateway Enterprise Park
Harleston Magpies Hockey Club capital grant

£150k boost to community projects across Babergh and Mid Suffolk

03 March 2025
Funding towards a new football club stand and play area improvements are among 21 grants to support community groups and organisations in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Cllrs Saw and Ward

Government warned over funding crisis for councils as Babergh sets budget to protect services

26 February 2025
The Government’s planned reorganisation of local councils should not distract from the need to fix a severe funding crisis, it has been warned. 
Ministry of housing, communities and local government

Government launches public consultation on Suffolk and Norfolk devolution

17 February 2025
The Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Kingfisher Leisure Centre

Back for half-term! Reopening date for Kingfisher Leisure Centre swimming pool confirmed 

13 February 2025
The swimming pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury will reopen this weekend after repair work was completed.
barn owl

Wildlife Wise announces new grant project support

11 February 2025
A new small grant scheme has been announced by Wildlife Wise, supporting projects that aim to prevent recreational disturbance and damage to Suffolk's coast and its important wildlife and habitats.
Arts and crafts

February fun for children in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

06 February 2025
Children across the districts have a great range of activities to enjoy this February half term thanks to a programme of events put together by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils' building control team celebrate winning Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year' award at the 2024 LABC Building Excellence Awards grand finals

National recognition for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ building control team

03 February 2025
Councils' building control team crowned winners at the LABC awards 2024 in top categories
Cllr Helen Davies, Cllr Tim Weller, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ officers, joined by officers from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s statistics division

International relations blossom as Tokyo looks to learn from Babergh and Mid Suffolk

29 January 2025
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils hosted a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government this week – showcasing their pioneering tree canopy survey
Stowmarket Community Centre and Holbrook Methodist Church

Community groups receive funding to help people ‘live well’ this winter

28 January 2025
A total of 25 community projects across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have each received a share of more than £31,000 to keep residents warm, active and connected over winter.
Cllr Stringer and Cllr Davies

Councils have ‘no option’ but to review Joint Local Plan after Government’s huge housebuilding hike

07 January 2025
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils say a huge rise in housebuilding requirements set by the Government has left no option but to review their Joint Local Plan.
Cllr Deborah Saw

Leader’s response to Devolution White Paper

16 December 2024
Leader of Babergh District Council, Cllr Deborah Saw, said: “Local government must remain genuinely local...
Cllr Jessie Carter, Babergh District Council Housing cabinet member receives the keys to eight new homes in Lavenham from Malcolm Payne, Harthog Hutton Director with Chair of Lavenham Parish Council, Janice Muckian, Babergh Council deputy leader, Cllr John Ward, and ward councillors Paul Clover and Margaret Maybury

New affordable homes in Lavenham

12 December 2024
Keys to eight affordable new-build homes in Lavenham were handed over to Babergh District Council this month, with tenants now able to look forward to a New Year in their new homes.
East Bergholt Cricket Club

HOWZAT! Cash boost agreed for Babergh community projects

11 December 2024
A cricket club and a village solar power project are to receive a cash boost just shy of £90k, thanks to funds collected from developers by Babergh District Council.
Cllrs Saw and Ward

Council’s funding warning as budget proposed to protect vital services

06 December 2024
Babergh District Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a 2.99% increase to the district’s share of council tax bills - as councillors warn of a £10.9 million budget gap over the next five years due to a ‘broken’ funding system.
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