News
Grid reinforcement can’t come at any environmental cost
22 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have formally objected to National Grid’s plans for more electricity pylons between Bramford and Twinstead – saying the impact on the countryside is too great.
£3.8m pledged for energy efficient council homes
21 March 2024
Work to make council homes warmer and bring down energy bills for tenants across Babergh and Mid Suffolk received a £1.6m boost in government funding this week.
Cancer conman caught as part of councils’ crackdown
15 March 2024
A former tenant who pretended to have cancer to try to con his way up the council housing list is amongst the fraud and corruption tackled recently by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, according to an annual report.
Councils pledge further help to prevent homelessness
14 March 2024
More than 1,500 households at risk of homelessness have been helped to keep a roof over their heads by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils since 2019
Fun for families over the Easter holidays
12 March 2024
There's a wide range of activities on offer for children during the Easter holidays in Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Parking charge proposals include reductions for shop workers and long stay visitors
08 March 2024
Details of proposed short term parking charges in Babergh have been published.
Councils named best in the UK at prestigious awards ceremony
07 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have taken the top honour at a prestigious local government awards ceremony
Works underway to create Changing Places facilities in Stradbroke
07 March 2024
Works to create fully accessible toilet facilities have started at a council-run leisure centre, as part of work across Babergh and Mid Suffolk to improve facilities for those with additional needs
Cash injection for local community projects
05 March 2024
More than £510,000 is set to be reinvested into Babergh and Mid Suffolk communities thanks to funding collected from developers.
New Suffolk campaign urges drivers to switch their engines off
01 March 2024
A new campaign urging Suffolk’s drivers to switch off their engines when parked has launched this March
More of Suffolk’s tree cover and orchards to be restored
23 February 2024
1,877 new trees are being planted across the county by Suffolk’s councils, with a focus on re-establishing orchards
Tax premiums agreed for owners of second homes and empty properties
23 February 2024
Councillors have agreed higher tax premiums for owners of second homes and long-term empty properties in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Parking charges petition is heard as council considers next steps
21 February 2024
Engagement with towns and parishes over proposals continuing until early March.
Support pledged for environment, economy and communities – despite warning of ‘financial cliff edge’
21 February 2024
Council tax rise of 2.99% - an increase of 10p a week - is agreed by Babergh.
Council Leaders warn of ‘catastrophic effect’ of Suffolk County Council budget plans
13 February 2024
Proposed changes to Housing Related Support 'could impact on most vulnerable residents'.
Councils’ loft insulation offer for Suffolk homes
09 February 2024
Funding is available to help Suffolk residents make their homes warmer and save money on their energy bills
Making Suffolk’s older properties more energy efficient and cheaper to run
08 February 2024
A free event to explore making Suffolk’s older homes more energy efficient will take place at The Hold in Ipswich on 6 March 2024
Babergh and Mid Suffolk building control wins award for “excellent” barn conversion
29 January 2024
The Babergh and Mid Suffolk building control team is celebrating after receiving a prestigious national award.
Funding available for community action on climate change
25 January 2024
Monies available for community projects which are tackling climate change and carbon reduction
£230,000 awarded to community projects across the districts
24 January 2024
Projects across Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received a share of £230,000 in grants and funding.