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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.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities are set to see more than £836,000 injected back into local projects

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.

An innovative project designed to support people into employment, including help for those facing mental health challenges in the workplace, has been launched.

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.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils support five-point action plan being put to the Government.

Pool will be closed until 14 September, but all other facilities remain open

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

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ Building Control team has been recognised with five top awards at a prestigious ceremony.

The pool will be closed for at least at week for a damaged roof to be repaired.

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

Residents in Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to benefit from a new electric vehicle initiative

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

Councils are putting landowners in touch with organisations that can help them improve their land for wildlife and nature

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.