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Parking charges decision to be made after extensive feedback and all options considered
25 July 2024
‘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
23 July 2024
A project backed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils has reached an important milestone.
Additional funding approved to allow vulnerable residents to stay in their own homes
18 July 2024
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
Communities invited to ‘fun days’ across the districts
09 July 2024
Community Fun Days are taking place at six locations across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
250 young people take part in Suffolk Youth Climate Conference
05 July 2024
250 local schoolchildren have pledged to write to their local Member of Parliament about climate change having been inspired by guest speaker, Chris Packham, at this year’s Suffolk Youth Climate Conference
47 new electric vehicle chargepoints in council car parks thanks to £300k grant
31 May 2024
An additional 47 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are now available in Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils’ car parks, to help more people transition to EV cars and reduce emissions
Half term fun for families in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
24 May 2024
A healthy selection of half term activities is on offer for children across the districts.
Newly-elected council leader: ‘We need to rethink, rebuild and repair”
20 May 2024
Cllr Deborah Saw has been elected the new leader of Babergh District Council.
Thousands raised for Men’s Shed by council Chair
17 May 2024
Babergh Council Chair, Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi presents cheque for £3,280 to Stour Valley Men’s Shed.
Capital grant window reopens as £368k awarded in 23/24
16 May 2024
Community groups can apply for capital grants once more as Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils highlight some successful projects from the 2023/24 financial year.
Feel Good Suffolk helps over 2,000 people to improve their health and wellbeing
16 May 2024
A service supporting Suffolk residents to make healthier choices has helped over 2,000 people to improve their health since its launch in October 2023.
Food waste collections for Babergh and Mid Suffolk residents from 2026
15 May 2024
Funding to begin food waste collections in Babergh and Mid Suffolk from 2026 has been agreed, as part of a nationwide requirement by central government
Councils secure funding to improve swimming pools
09 May 2024
The councils have received funding to improve the districts' swimming pools.
Funding boost for Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities
07 May 2024
Town and parish councils are set to receive more than £1.2m in developer contributions.
Councils' commercial property arm continues to outperform market
03 May 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk's commercial property investment company raised more than £1.26m in net income last year.
Grow, grow, grow! Compost giveaways taking place across the districts
03 May 2024
Green-fingered residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk can collect free compost from tomorrow
Short-term parking charges to be further discussed
23 April 2024
Cabinet will look at issues raised following call-in of decision.
Babergh business receives award for carbon reduction
11 April 2024
A business near Sudbury has been presented with a special award for its dedication to carbon reduction and environmental work.
‘Modest’ parking charge proposals agreed, with further measures to limit impact
08 April 2024
Council says huge financial pressures mean it cannot continue to subsidise free parking in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham.
Grid reinforcement can’t come at any environmental cost
22 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have formally objected to National Grid’s plans for more electricity pylons between Bramford and Twinstead – saying the impact on the countryside is too great.