News

'Constable Country is not for sale'
22 November 2023
Council restates objections to a new row of electricity pylons cutting through the countryside after Chancellor's Autumn Statement.

Blueprint for districts’ development adopted by councils
22 November 2023
The councils have formally adopted their Joint Local Plan - the blueprint for the districts' future development until 2037.

Councils launch new winter grant to tackle social isolation
21 November 2023
The councils have launched a new grant to help communities this winter.

Financial aid for flood-affected properties in Suffolk imminent as number of reports hits 750
10 November 2023
Residents who experienced exceptional property flooding during Storm Babet will start receiving financial support during November.

Help shape the future of the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts
09 November 2023
Tell us what matters most to your community in our new online survey

Council welcomes funding to help meet swimming pool energy costs
08 November 2023
Babergh District Council has been awarded funding to help offset increased costs at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure

Postal and proxy voting changes
07 November 2023
Changes to postal and proxy voting came into force on 31 October 2023, and will apply to all elections in England

Time to make our listed buildings ready for the future?
07 November 2023
Consultation into new measures which would streamline sensitive energy efficiency upgrades.

Council submits planning application for new café and toilet block in Belle Vue Park
06 November 2023
The council has submitted a planning application for a new cafe and toilet block in Belle Vue Park

Extra £1.6m set for council home repairs and improvements
03 November 2023
Additional funds will help clear backlog of work which mounted during Covid pandemic

£1.3m boost for Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities
26 October 2023
Town and parish councils in Babergh and Mid Suffolk will receive more than £1.3 million in developer contributions this month

Storm Babet: who you can contact and what to do after a flood
26 October 2023
Who to contact and updated flood support information

Thank you to community heroes as flood recovery work continues
22 October 2023
Worst flooding for years results in huge show of community spirit

Flood warnings still in place on Saturday evening
21 October 2023
Continued caution is advised with flood warnings remaining in place across the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts

Update: flood rescues continue after severe flooding
20 October 2023
Flood warnings remain in place as major incident continues

‘Only travel if essential’ warning as Suffolk Resilience Forum declares flooding major incident
20 October 2023
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in parts of Suffolk

Activities to help families over Halloween half term
17 October 2023
We have a range of holiday activities on offer to keep youngsters active and entertained

Councillors serve up improvements to community squash courts
12 October 2023
Two ward councillors have stepped in to breathe new life into Sudbury’s only squash courts

Have your say on our polling arrangements
12 October 2023
Councils are asking residents for feedback on polling districts and places across the county

Your new council website
10 October 2023
Welcome to our website - we'd love your feedback on our new look