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Viewing entries posted in December 2021
“You must pay!” Council’s warning to developers
Babergh District Council this week secured an out-of-court settlement of £163,590 in unpaid Community Infrastructure Levy from developers Marden Essex Ltd.
Residents urged to ‘book your booster’ as Omicron uncertainty prompts Plan B
Suffolk’s public sector leaders, which includes Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, are encouraging people to get fully vaccinated, including boosters, in order to increase immunity against the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Council secures new conviction for food hygiene breaches at McCarthy’s
A company selling baked goods at various Suffolk markets, has been ordered to pay almost £4k for food hygiene offences.
Eight new affordable homes in Needham Market
Eight new homes in Needham Market can now open their doors to families as the Chambers Green development continues to expand
Funding for Brooklands Primary School expansion given the go-ahead
A Community Infrastructure Levy bid from Suffolk County Council to help finance further school places in Brantham received the green light this week, with Babergh’s cabinet approving £345,360 towards the expansion.
Work begins on carbon-cutting solar carport schemes
Works have begun on installing solar carports which will help power and slash the carbon emissions of two council-owned leisure centres - as part of council plans to tackle climate change.
Suffolk’s end of an ERA, but Omicron risk ramps up
Suffolk’s status as an Enhanced Response Area (ERA) came to an end this week (December 5), but health bosses are urging people to get vaccinated and have their boosters as soon as they are eligible to combat the new Omicron variant.
New medical centre for Sudbury gets green light
Councillors have given the green light to a new three-storey GP surgery and pharmacy for Sudbury, helping to futureproof healthcare for the town.