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Our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) response
We, along with our partners, continue to monitor and respond to the impacts of Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Read more about Our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) responseSupporting Ukrainian refugees
This webpage provides information for residents in Suffolk about how they can provide support to Ukrainian refugees.
Read more about Supporting Ukrainian refugeesCouncil tax energy rebates – payments underway to help with rising costs
Payments of the Government’s £150 energy rebate are now well underway for eligible households across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Read more about Council tax energy rebates – payments underway to help with rising costsSupporting Afghan refugees
Information for residents in Babergh and Mid Suffolk on how they can provide support to Afghan refugees.
Read more about Supporting Afghan refugeesSuffolk Advice and Support Service
Hardship Fund: For financial advice or support with access to food, call The Suffolk Advice and Support Service on 0800 068 3131.
Read more about Suffolk Advice and Support ServiceNew Covid-19 Grants
The Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) is available to provide support to ratepayers who are affected by COVID-19, but not eligible for existing business rates support.
Read more about New Covid-19 GrantsSuffolk becomes Covid ‘Enhanced Response Area’
Public health bosses in Suffolk have welcomed the Government’s commitment to provide extra resources to help fight Covid-19 across the county – including in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Read more about Suffolk becomes Covid ‘Enhanced Response Area’Chatbot technology to support customers
We’ve now launched chatbot and automated phone technology on our phone line and website.
Read more about Chatbot technology to support customersBusiness Innovation Support Scheme
Independent businesses on and off the high street can benefit from a new grant scheme designed to support business growth and innovation.
Read more about Business Innovation Support SchemeCouncillors approve foundation for future growth
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils recently finalised their Joint Local Plan – paving the way for sustainable housing growth, employment opportunities, and thriving communities with bright and healthy futures.
Read more about Councillors approve foundation for future growthHSE spot checks to make sure businesses are COVID-secure
We are working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Read more about HSE spot checks to make sure businesses are COVID-secureJoin us in protecting our communities
Community action in response to COVID-19 will allow us to effectively manage the course of the pandemic where we live.
Read more about Join us in protecting our communitiesSupport available for our businesses
Information about the different types of support available for businesses during COVID-19 is available on our FAQs.
Read more about Support available for our businessesOur pledge to support communities in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are liaising with partners across Suffolk.
Read more about Our pledge to support communities in Babergh and Mid SuffolkHelp for domestic abuse victims during Covid-19 lockdown
#YouAreNotAlone, support services remain available for those affected by domestic abuse during this difficult time.
Read more about Help for domestic abuse victims during Covid-19 lockdownMake this year's paper bill your last with paperless billing
We understand that fitting life in around work can be a challenge … especially when it comes to things like your council tax.
Read more about Make this year's paper bill your last with paperless billing