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Cllr Deborah Saw and Cllr Andy Mellen

Councils issue response after devolution deal scrapped

13 September 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have added their voices to a joint statement following the news that a proposed Suffolk devolution deal has been scrapped by the Government.
Sign pointing to a public footpath

Developer cash set to help preserve local history and update community facilities

11 September 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities are set to see more than £836,000 injected back into local projects
Kingfisher Leisure Centre

‘Extensive’ repairs required at Kingfisher Leisure Centre Pool

09 September 2024
Further inspection of a damaged roof at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury has highlighted extensive works are required before the town’s swimming pool can reopen to the public.
Cllr Teresa Davis (MSDC) and Cllr Derek Davis (BDC)

Councils to plug employment skills gap for local businesses

06 September 2024
An innovative project designed to support people into employment, including help for those facing mental health challenges in the workplace, has been launched.
Heart of Suffolk Big Weekend

VIP experiences, exclusive prizes and free tickets up for grabs in Babergh and Mid Suffolk’s Big Weekend

04 September 2024
A spa day for two, VIP experience at Jimmy’s Farm, and free tickets for days out are among the prizes people in Babergh and Mid Suffolk could soon win in a free prize draw.
The five solutions being put to Government

Suffolk councils join forces to urge government to save council homes

03 September 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils support five-point action plan being put to the Government.
Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury

Closure of Kingfisher Leisure Centre pool extended

30 August 2024
Pool will be closed until 14 September, but all other facilities remain open
Two of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils' bin lorries

New collections herald ‘recycling revolution’ for households

30 August 2024
Residents in Babergh and Mid Suffolk will not only see the introduction of new weekly food waste collections from 2026, but could also enjoy a ‘recycling revolution’ under new plans
Property in Wetheringsett

Building excellence awards a five-star success for Babergh and Mid Suffolk 

29 August 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ Building Control team has been recognised with five top awards at a prestigious ceremony.
Kingfisher Leisure Centre

Temporary closure of Kingfisher Leisure Centre's swimming pool

23 August 2024
The pool will be closed for at least at week for a damaged roof to be repaired.
Solar Together Suffolk promotional image with deadline to apply

Solar Together launches in Suffolk - offering residents affordable renewable energy sources

20 August 2024
Suffolk residents will boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and save on energy bills with a community-led solar panel initiative
EV charging bay

Districts to benefit from new electric vehicle scheme

14 August 2024
Residents in Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to benefit from a new electric vehicle initiative
pylons web story

Councils’ objection to National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposals

12 August 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have now published their full response to National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury consultation
Land in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

Councils to host Call for land summit in September

08 August 2024
Councils are putting landowners in touch with organisations that can help them improve their land for wildlife and nature
Layham Road Sports Ground

Sports and recreation in Babergh gets £118K boost

07 August 2024
Two separate sports and recreational projects in Babergh are to receive an injection of more than £118k from Babergh District Council, thanks to funds collected from developers.  
Winners at the Innovation Awards 2022

Businesses to be recognised as Innovation Awards return for 2024

05 August 2024
Businesses across the districts are set to be recognised for their fresh thinking and new ideas, as Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ Innovation Awards return this autumn.
Sudbury Sounds project at Sudbury Arts Centre

‘Sudbury Sounds’ please crowd as musical project reaches crescendo

30 July 2024
A programme of musical workshops reached its climax in Sudbury after another harmonious collaboration between Babergh District Council, national charity Orchestras Live, and a renowned professional orchestra.
Kersey and Needham Lake

Babergh and Mid Suffolk join bid to boost local tourism

30 July 2024
Suffolk Public Sectors Leaders group – which includes Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – has agreed to a five-year funding programme to help enhance tourism across the region.
Cllr Andrew Stringer and Cllr Sallie Davies

Councils first in country to clear the way for listed building energy upgrades

30 July 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils will clear the way for thousands of listed building owners to make sensitive energy efficiency upgrades – in a new approach which is the first of its kind in the country.
Babergh car park

Parking charges decision to be made after extensive feedback and all options considered

25 July 2024
‘We’ve sought extensive feedback and thoroughly explored every option’ – that’s the message as Babergh District Council is set to make a final decision on introducing modest short-term parking charges.
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