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Around 80 year 8 and 9 students from schools across Babergh and Mid Suffolk will take part in a COP-style event this week.

Mid Suffolk District Council's leisure provider partner Everyone Active has shared Edwin's story to help inspire over 60s to become physically and mentally active.

Stowmarket High School has reached another major milestone in its expansion, with the new teaching block now watertight ahead of the winter months.

Town and parish councils in Babergh and Mid Suffolk have received more than £648k to help community infrastructure keep pace with housing growth, latest figures reveal.  

Targeted support for the districts’ lowest income households unlocked almost £300k in unclaimed benefits for families across Babergh and Mid Suffolk last year, new figures have revealed.

A new service to help residents access information and support to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and cheaper to run has hit the road in Mid Suffolk.

Community groups across Mid Suffolk can apply for grants of up to £30,000 to create or expand local food-growing projects thanks to a new funding scheme from Mid Suffolk District Council.

Brand new sports facilities in Stowmarket will host a community fun day during October half term allowing members of the public to take part in a range of free, sports activities. 

Bringing communities together and helping them thrive throughout winter is the aim of a returning grant from Mid Suffolk District Council.

The Regulator of Social Housing has published its findings after an inspection of the housing services provided by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Businesses across Mid Suffolk can now apply for grants worth up to £10,000 to spruce up shopfronts, improve accessibility and implement energy efficiency upgrades.

A shop in Stowmarket has been forced to close for three months after a joint operation discovered illegal and potentially harmful vapes and tobacco – including goods with a street value of almost £16,000 stashed under a concrete floor.

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.