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Mid Suffolk District Council has ramped up action against the landowners of a derelict site in Bramford in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour and to resurrect future redevelopment plans.

The Suffolk Food Summit is returning to the Food Museum in Stowmarket this November to celebrate local food and drink production and its impact on the region’s economy.

Mid Suffolk District Council has accused the Government of eroding the ability of local communities to help shape the future development of their neighbourhoods.

Feel Good Suffolk is raising awareness of this year’s Stoptober campaign and the support it offers for any smokers in the county who want to stop.

Mid Suffolk District Council has stepped in to save plans for a new multi-use games area for youngsters in Stowmarket.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ Building Control team has been recognised with a number of top awards and one highly commended project at regional industry awards. 

A partnership between Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and e-bike provider Eezybike has been shortlisted for two national awards, recognising the innovative work done in the districts to create active and sustainable travel options.

Older people in Suffolk are being encouraged to take part in free exercise classes to help improve balance, fitness and flexibility.  

A council-funded scheme led to “an opportunity not to missed” for some Suffolk residents – connecting them with opportunities to work behind-the-scenes for a range of film and tv productions, including award-winning hit Slow Horses.

A community-run arts centre, recycling centre and village hall projects are all set to receive a share of more than £110k following the latest Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) awards by Mid Suffolk District Council.

The leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk district councils have given their reaction after the government announced the decision on local government reorganisation in Suffolk had been withdrawn.

Free parking could be introduced on at least one of the two market days in Stowmarket to encourage more town centre visitors

Leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have urged people to have their say in a landmark review which aims to fix the country’s adult social care challenges and help create a National Care Service.

All of Suffolk’s public sector organisations have come together to help residents in Suffolk replace ageing gas, oil or LPG boilers with a heat pump combining a £7,500 or £9,000 government grant, depending on current heating fuel, with group-buying savings on installation.

Work by Mid Suffolk District Council to create a brand new, state of the art 3G community football pitch and mini athletics track was completed last week.

Mid Suffolk District Council has stepped in to install CCTV to deter anti-social behaviour at the derelict Fisons site in Bramford – but says the owners should do more.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have been officially recognised as Menopause Friendly employers – raising awareness and supporting those experiencing the symptoms of menopause.

In a closing statement to National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury examination, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have restated their objection and again called for the plan to be halted – with questions remaining unanswered over the devastating impact of the scheme for local communities, businesses, environment, heritage and landscape.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have received a silver award for their ongoing commitment to the armed forces community.

All 67 affordable homes at Bellway’s Bramford development have now been handed over to Mid Suffolk District Council after councillors picked up the keys to the final two properties, boosting the availability of much-needed high-quality affordable housing in the district.