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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.

A new Suffolk Wine Trail has been launched to help showcase Suffolk’s growing collection of local vineyards.

Sudbury’s new guided wellbeing walk brings a much needed, friendly walking option to a town that previously had no wellbeing walks. 

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined forces with local Citizens Advice services to reach residents who may be missing out on financial help with heating oil – having already helped households unlock £100k in unclaimed benefits over the last year. 

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.