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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ Building Control team has been recognised with a number of top awards and one highly commended project at regional industry awards. 

A partnership between Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and e-bike provider Eezybike has been shortlisted for two national awards, recognising the innovative work done in the districts to create active and sustainable travel options.

Older people in Suffolk are being encouraged to take part in free exercise classes to help improve balance, fitness and flexibility.  

The swimming pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury has been closed to ensure public safety after surveys showed the pool requires a complete rebuild.

A council-funded scheme led to “an opportunity not to missed” for some Suffolk residents – connecting them with opportunities to work behind-the-scenes for a range of film and tv productions, including award-winning hit Slow Horses.

Two outdoor recreation projects designed to keep people fit and healthy are to each receive a share of more than £100k from Babergh District Council following the latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.

The leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk district councils have given their reaction after the government announced the decision on local government reorganisation in Suffolk had been withdrawn.

Leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have urged people to have their say in a landmark review which aims to fix the country’s adult social care challenges and help create a National Care Service.

All of Suffolk’s public sector organisations have come together to help residents in Suffolk replace ageing gas, oil or LPG boilers with a heat pump combining a £7,500 or £9,000 government grant, depending on current heating fuel, with group-buying savings on installation.

Seven-year-old Jacob Parker from Sudbury has completed all seven stages of the Swim Academy programme at Babergh’s Kingfisher Leisure Centre, an achievement Swim England has described as "unusually early" for his age.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have been officially recognised as Menopause Friendly employers – raising awareness and supporting those experiencing the symptoms of menopause.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have received a silver award for their ongoing commitment to the armed forces community.

In a closing statement to National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury examination, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have restated their objection and again called for the plan to be halted – with questions remaining unanswered over the devastating impact of the scheme for local communities, businesses, environment, heritage and landscape.

Local partners have joined together behind a shared commitment to support the future regeneration, renewal and prosperity of Sudbury through the development of a comprehensive masterplan designed to attract public and private investment to ensure the town fulfils its potential.

Visitors to East Bergholt next month can turn back the clock and step into the world of landscape painter John Constable – using mixed-reality headsets.

Families across Babergh and Mid Suffolk can enjoy two free community fun days this summer, with a packed programme of activities on offer for all ages.

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

The historic area in and around East Bergholt made famous by the work of John Constable has been given enhanced protection after Babergh District Council approved the expansion of the existing conservation area.

Playgrounds, a leisure centre upgrade and a children’s library are amongst the community projects set to receive a share of more than £745k from Babergh District Council this month.

Improvements will be made to Sudbury’s bus station after Babergh District Council secured £250k to enhance the travel experience for both passengers and operators.