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Vital support for Citizens Advice part of £810k grant awards
19 May 2026
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.

Council Chair presents funds to domestic abuse charity
18 May 2026
Last year’s Babergh District Council Chair, Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi presented a cheque for more than £4,000 to Suffolk domestic abuse charity, Compassion.

Suffolk councils launch reorganisation website
15 May 2026
A new website providing trusted information on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk has been launched by the county’s 6 councils.

Cash boost for Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities
13 May 2026
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.

Councils helps bring careers to life thanks to college link up
13 May 2026
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.

Newly elected council leader outlines need for targeted action amid funding challenges
13 May 2026
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.

Developer faces £146k bill after failing to pay levy for community
20 April 2026
A district judge has ordered a business to pay a total of £146k after it built homes without making any contribution towards local facilities.

New ‘Grazing Walks’ leaflet launches to promote car-free days out
27 March 2026
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.

‘Shape the future of your community’ – Councils step in to provide funding for Neighbourhood Plans
26 March 2026
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.

Government confirms ambitious new future for local government in Suffolk
25 March 2026
Suffolk’s District and Borough Councils have today welcomed the Government’s decision on the future shape of local government in the county.

Clean air milestone reached in Sudbury as Cross Street pollution zone revoked
18 March 2026
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.

Emergency support call for households hit by soaring heating oil costs
13 March 2026
Thousands of households facing soaring heating oil costs need urgent government support, community leaders in Babergh and Mid Suffolk have warned.

Skate park and medieval church among projects to receive £295k boost
11 March 2026
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.

Council moves to deliver café and toilets project as part of wider park improvements
03 March 2026
Stalled plans for a new café and toilets in Belle Vue Park, Sudbury, could be delivered as councillors consider additional funding.

Council agrees ‘financially responsible’ budget to protect services and promises to communities
24 February 2026
Babergh District Council has agreed a budget which protects vital services and unlocks funding to deliver promised community projects.

Council renews pledge to boost biodiversity
11 February 2026
Babergh District Council has renewed its commitment to protect, restore, and enhance the district’s biodiversity after approving a new action plan

Pylons project would ‘devastate’ special Suffolk landscapes, councils warn
11 February 2026
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.

Tech donation gives new life to old devices and gets rural communities online
11 February 2026
A new initiative distributing refurbished laptops will help tackle digital exclusion and isolation in Suffolk.

Wildlife Wise encouraging grant applications to protect wildlife on Suffolk coast
10 February 2026
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

Inspiring the next generation to explore their future in creative careers
26 January 2026
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