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Families across Babergh 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.

The new Chair of Babergh District Council will be supporting a cause ‘close to his heart’.

Citizens Advice services in Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received significant financial backing as part of the latest round of community funding from the district councils.

Last year’s Babergh District Council Chair, Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi presented a cheque for more than £4,000 to Suffolk domestic abuse charity, Compassion. 

A new website providing trusted information on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk has been launched by the county’s 6 councils.

More than £680k is being distributed to towns and parishes across Babergh and Mid Suffolk to help local community infrastructure keep pace with housing growth. 

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have linked up with Eastern Education Group to create a series of immersive experiences for young people to help inspire their future careers.

The newly elected leader of Babergh District Council has spelled out the need for targeted action to support residents and communities amid serious funding challenges.

A district judge has ordered a business to pay a total of £146k after it built homes without making any contribution towards local facilities.

Babergh District Council has helped to introduce a new Grazing Walks illustrated map and visitor leaflet, designed to help visitors enjoy easy, sustainable days out and short breaks across the Harwich Haven, using train travel and the Harwich Harbour Ferry. 

Communities are being encouraged to shape the future of their area by creating a Neighbourhood Plan – after Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils stepped in with funding to support them.

Suffolk’s District and Borough Councils have today welcomed the Government’s decision on the future shape of local government in the county.

After years of sustained improvement in local air quality, Babergh District Council has confirmed that an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) in Cross Street, Sudbury, has been formally revoked, marking a significant milestone in combatting the effects of pollution.

Thousands of households facing soaring heating oil costs need urgent government support, community leaders in Babergh and Mid Suffolk have warned.

A brand-new skate park for Brantham and a project to futureproof Great Cornard’s medieval church to support community needs are each to receive a £100k boost from Babergh District Council.

Stalled plans for a new café and toilets in Belle Vue Park, Sudbury, could be delivered as councillors consider additional funding.

Babergh District Council has agreed a budget which protects vital services and unlocks funding to deliver promised community projects.

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.