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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...
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.
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.
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.
Suffolk Public Sector Leaders Group endorse the Suffolk Economy Strategy
06 December 2024
New strategy aims to propel Suffolk’s economic growth and position the county at the forefront of the UK’s green evolution
Festive fun for children and peace of mind for parents this Christmas
05 December 2024
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
28 November 2024
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
22 November 2024
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.
Home energy efficiency assessment voucher scheme launches
22 November 2024
The Suffolk Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme launches today, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in homes across the county.
Students debate climate issues at councils’ COP-style event
19 November 2024
As global leaders gather in Azerbaijan for COP29, almost 100 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have taken part in their own event to tackle real-world climate change issues
Treating tenants with respect and combatting social housing stigma
19 November 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are amongst the first in the country to sign up to a new campaign to stop social housing stigma.
Businesses celebrate as Innovation Awards winners revealed
08 November 2024
Businesses across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are celebrating after being named as winners at the 2024 Innovation Awards.
Councils’ support for ‘Wilder Communities’
05 November 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined forces with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, alongside neighbouring councils, to help local communities to protect and restore nature as part of new partnership initiative.
Swimming pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury to reopen on 11 December
04 November 2024
Swimmers will be welcomed back to Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury on 11 December as the pool reopens following repairs.
Funding to put solar panels on school roofs in Suffolk has been granted
01 November 2024
Suffolk's Public Sector Leaders group has agreed £3.72 million of funding for school solar panels
Councils call for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole ahead of Autumn Budget
28 October 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are urging the Government to act now on England’s “broken council housing finances” ahead of this week’s Autumn Budget announcement.
Students given opportunity to debate climate issues at COP-style event
24 October 2024
Almost 100 year 8 and 9 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will take part in a COP-style event next month.
Cash injection for communities in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
23 October 2024
Town and parish councils in Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to receive more than £979,000 in developer contributions to help community infrastructure keep pace with housing growth.
More time to get your Suffolk solar panel and battery storage quote
18 October 2024
Suffolk's Solar Together scheme deadline has been extended to 15 November 2024 - with over 3,100 Suffolk residents already signed up for a quote
Crucial grant aimed at tackling social isolation in winter returns for second year
17 October 2024
A grant aimed at tackling social isolation in winter has returned for a second year, thanks to funding from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.