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Bird Flu outbreaks in Mid Suffolk
This month, the UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, at a small holding near Elmswell and a premises in Redgrave, in the district of Mid Suffolk.
Additional funding to support districts’ rough sleepers
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have been awarded £324k to provide specialised emergency accommodation for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness.
Could a loan help turn over 600 empty houses back into liveable homes?
Local people struggling to renovate empty houses in the region can access funding to transform them into much needed homes.
Mid Suffolk freezes council tax but investment in recovery to continue
Mid Suffolk District Council has frozen its element of council tax this year – helping residents through post-pandemic recovery while still investing in priority areas to improve quality of life.
Babergh District Council agrees 2022/23 budget
Babergh District Council has agreed its budget for 2022/23, ensuring continued investment in residents’ quality of life.
Constituencies are changing - have your say now
The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is required by Parliament to undertake an independent and impartial review of all constituencies in England, to rebalance the number of electors in each constituency.
Suffolk agencies respond to Storm Eunice challenges
Safety messages reiterated as more bad weather is forecast for Suffolk
Major incident declared in Suffolk as Storm Eunice hits
The evolving situation with Storm Eunice has led to a major incident being declared in Suffolk.
Switch onto a new Digital Skills Programme for businesses
Business owners in Babergh and Mid Suffolk who want to learn new or improve their digital skills can now access free courses as part of a new business support programme.
Sproughton scaffolding company to pay £516k for health and safety breaches
A steel stockholder company based in Sproughton, has been ordered to pay almost £516k for health and safety offences.