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Babergh District Council has renewed its commitment to protect, restore, and enhance the district’s biodiversity after approving a new action plan

National Grid’s plan for more pylons in the Suffolk countryside should be halted, leading councillors from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have told a public hearing today.

A new initiative distributing refurbished laptops will help tackle digital exclusion and isolation in Suffolk

Organisations looking to deliver projects that help to protect vulnerable wildlife and their habitats on the Suffolk coast are being reminded of the grant funding that’s available from Wildlife Wise

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, in collaboration with East Suffolk District Council and MENTA, have launched a brand-new initiative designed to ignite curiosity, confidence, and ambition in young people

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are backing Ipswich’s bid to become City of Culture 2029 – saying it deserves Suffolk-wide support.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are calling for urgent action by the Government to tighten regulations governing the spreading of sewage sludge on agricultural land, citing serious concerns for public health, farming and the environment.

Households across Suffolk can now get free access to an award-winning meal planner to help them eat healthily, save money and reduce food waste.

Suffolk residents can now borrow a thermal camera from their local library for free to detect where heat is escaping their homes and take action to stop the leaks.

There is just one week left for residents, businesses and local organisations to have their say on the future of how council services are delivered locally in Suffolk.

Suffolk residents living in properties which are not energy efficient, could be eligible for funding to make their homes warmer and reduce their energy bills, thanks to Warm Homes Suffolk.

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.

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. 

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.

A Shotley resident has been fined over £1,000 after repeatedly allowing his dog to cause a serious noise disturbance, despite multiple warnings and formal enforcement action

Residents, developers, landowners, businesses and other organisations are being invited to submit locations which could be considered for planned future development.

A groundbreaking council initiative – one of the first of its kind in the country – will help owners of Grade II listed buildings make their homes more energy efficient.

Ahead of global leaders gathering in Brazil for COP30 next month, students from schools across Suffolk have taken part in their own event to tackle real-world climate change issues.

Plans to transform local services were agreed this week by Suffolk’s district and borough councils, as well as cabinet members, and have been submitted to the Government.

Around 90 year 8 and 9 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will take part in a COP-style event next month