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Refuse collections - Coleness Road

Due to a refuse vehicle breakdown, bins have not been collected from some homes in Coleness Road. Please leave your bin out until we can get to you.

Document Downloads: Policies and plans

The following documents are available for download.

Documents in PDF format can be read using Adobe Reader. Where documents are available in other formats we will endeavour to provide a PDF version as well.

Available downloads

Allotment Strategy

The document sets out the Council's vision for the promotion and management of all Council owned allotment sites in Ipswich.

Ipswich Allotment Strategy 2005 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 930.7 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 17 secs)

Bullying and Harrassment Policy 2007

This policy seeks to create a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect in the workplace, irrespective of their level, status or position within the organisation.

Bullying and Harrassment Policy 2007 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 75.46 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 12 secs)

CCTV surveillance system - Subject access request form

Under the data protection law, you have a right to see CCTV pictures if you are the subject. To make a request, you must download and fill out a request form.

CCTV surveillance system - Subject access request form PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 153.66 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 23 secs)

Community Cohesion Policy

This policy provides the Council's position in respect of achieving
community cohesion in Ipswich. It identifies the development of community cohesion as a result of engagement
and empowerment.

Community Cohesion Policy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 120.83 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 18 secs)

Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy 2010

This document sets out the strategy for identifying and dealing with contaminated land in Ipswich. It includes aims and objectives and the process to be followed when inspecting for sites.

Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy 2010 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 353.04 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 52 secs)

Corporate Plan

Ipswich Borough Council's Corporate Plan - February 2012.

Building a Better Ipswich - The Council's Corporate Plan PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 283.01 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 42 secs)

Corporate Risk Register

Corporate Risk Register PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 93.96 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 14 secs)

Drainage and Flood Defence Policy

This sets out Ipswich's flood protection and drainage policies. It provides guidance on the various drainage bodies and Council services and sets sustainable drainage standards for new developments.

Drainage and Flood Defence Policy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 190.27 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 28 secs)

Environment Strategy 2010

This strategy is intended to help people and organisations understand how the Council intends to carry out its responsibility to improve the environmental sustainability of Ipswich.

Environment Strategy 2010 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 156.07 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 23 secs)

Equality and Diversity Policy

The Council is committed to taking effective action to eliminate discrimination and promote equality of opportunity and diversity in all we do as an employer, service provider and community leader.

Equality and Diversity Policy 2010 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 82.99 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 13 secs)

Equality Charter 2010

The Council is committed to taking effective action to eliminate discrimination and promote equality of opportunity and diversity in all we do as an employer, service provider and community leader.

Equality Charter 2010 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 23.33 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)

Homelessness Strategy

Ipswich Homelessness Strategy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 151.4 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 23 secs)

Housing Revenues Account (HRA) Business Plan

Housing Revenues Account (HRA) Business Plan PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 262.92 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 39 secs)

Housing Revenues Account (HRA) Business Plan PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 87.06 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 13 secs)

Housing Revenues Account (HRA) Business Plan PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 48.91 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 8 secs)

Housing Statement 2010/11 - 2015/16

The Statement details our vision, priorities, key outcomes, how we will achieve them and the resources and partnerships that will help us do so. It will reviewed every six months and updated annually.

Housing Statement 2010/11 - 2015/16 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 886.01 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 11 secs)

Housing Strategy 2010/11 - 2015/16

This strategy sets out how Ipswich Borough Council will fulfil its strategic responsibility to help meet housing needs and achieve decent homes over the next five years.

Housing Strategy 2010/11 - 2015/16 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.3 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 15 secs)

Ipswich Air Quality Assessment

Air quality assessments, updates, orders and consultations for Ipswich.

Update and screening assessment (Dec 2003) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 268.55 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 40 secs)

Faber Maunsell air quality assessment (July 2005) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 3.27 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 8 mins 11 secs)

Further update assessment and progress report (Sept 2005) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 269.27 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 40 secs)

Update and screening assessment (Jan 2008) - Consultation document PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 250.01 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 37 secs)

Further assessment (2008) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 2.61 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 6 mins 32 secs)

Ipswich Air Quality Action Plan (Sept 2008) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 2.51 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 6 mins 17 secs)

Update and Screening Assessment (Dec 2009) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 3.22 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 8 mins 2 secs)

Detailed Assessment for Bramford Road and Chevallier Street Junction (Aug 2010) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 3.76 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 9 mins 23 secs)

Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) Order for part of the Bramford Road and Chevallier Street junction PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1015.41 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 29 secs)

Progress report (Oct 2010) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 2.96 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 7 mins 23 secs)

Detailed Assessment 2011 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.03 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 35 secs)

Progress Report 2011 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 774.26 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 54 secs)

Local Development Scheme

Formal notice from Secretary of State - 20th April 2009 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 36.24 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 6 secs)

Local Development Scheme 2009 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 630.18 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 33 secs)

Local Development Scheme 2007 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 399.69 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 59 secs)

Local Development Scheme 2006 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 327.13 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 48 secs)

Local Development Scheme 2005 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 2.93 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 7 mins 20 secs)

Executive Report - draft revised Local Development Scheme - 8th March 2011 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 174.26 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 26 secs)

Local Development Scheme 2011 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 2.22 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 5 mins 33 secs)

Local Development Scheme Informal Update March 2012 - revised timetable PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 69.18 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 11 secs)

Full Local Development Scheme document - July 2012 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 682.89 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 41 secs)

Local Development Scheme work schedule chart - July 2012 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 11.21 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)

Local Development Scheme Informal Update work schedule chart January 2013 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 67.5 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 10 secs)

Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy

Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 139.48 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 21 secs)

Risk Management Strategy (May 2010)

Risk Management Strategy (May 2010) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 93.65 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 14 secs)

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

The Council has a corporate responsibility towards safeguarding children and young people, while retaining a sense of proportion and keeping the welfare of the child or young person as priority.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 84.23 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 13 secs)

Tourism Strategy

Ipswich Tourism Strategy to 2010 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.52 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 50 secs)

Voluntary and Community Sector Grants Policy (revised September 2012)

This document sets out how the Council sees its role in providing financial
support for voluntary and community sector organisations in the Borough and
its processes for awarding grants.

Voluntary and Community Sector Grants Policy (revised September 2012) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 254.39 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 38 secs)

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