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Residents are being reassured over action being taken by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to manage its meadow areas – reducing fire risk during hot, dry weather while also protecting wildlife

Mid Suffolk District Council has received national recognition for its work to boost biodiversity – investing in land for nature recovery and a legacy of tackling climate change for generations to come

Needham Lake has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces for a second year running, after winning another prestigious Green Flag Award

Play areas, village halls, a bridleway and community spaces across the heart of Suffolk are set to benefit from a share of £430k following the latest Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) awards by Mid Suffolk District Council.

Investment from a 1.5m fund to enhance Stowmarket town centre includes support to transform a former fire station into community facilities, and the expansion of the town’s art gallery and studio in the latest round of funding.

A transformational skills and innovation centre has been officially opened today during an event attended by more than 100 local businesses, organisations and dignitaries. 

A new fund has been launched to help Mid Suffolk’s small food and drink producers – ahead of councillors discussing a wider action plan to support the sector.

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in Stowmarket to join in with Suffolk’s Armed Forces Day celebrations, coming together for a day of both family fun and reflection.

Stowmarket High School has reached a major construction milestone, with a ‘Steel Signing’ event taking place at its new expansion building.

A new Suffolk Wine Trail has been launched to help showcase Suffolk’s growing collection of local vineyards.

More than 250 local businesses, government officials, suppliers, partners and community representatives gathered today to celebrate the official opening of Assan Panel UK's new £45 million manufacturing facility at Gateway 14 in Suffolk.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined forces with local Citizens Advice services to reach residents who may be missing out on financial help with heating oil – having already helped households unlock £100k in unclaimed benefits over the last year. 

Scheduled maintenance work will take place at Stradbroke Leisure Centre this summer, resulting in a temporary three-week pool closure.

Families across Mid Suffolk are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme – with a recent increase in payment levels putting even more money into the hands of those who need it most. 

Residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of Babergh and Mid Suffolk as the councils launch the first stage of consultation on their new Joint Local Plan.

A new nature reserve protecting a rare and threatened habitat in Mid Suffolk is a step closer to being created after receiving a funding boost in the first round of Community Nature Recovery Grants.

Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue has been named as charity of the year for Mid Suffolk District Council. 

A riverside site will be protected from development and enhanced as a wildlife haven after Mid Suffolk District Council purchased the land and teamed up with the River Waveney Trust.

The Mid Suffolk Youth Council is taking shape following the election of its first members. 

A Chinese takeaway found to be defrosting chicken in a sink and storing food at room temperature in buckets on the floor has been ordered to pay a total of more than £7,500 for food hygiene offences.