This year parents are being encouraged to sign up early for summer iCards for young people to access over 350 activities taking place across Ipswich Fit facilities, parks and open spaces.
The Mayor of Ipswich is proud to host celebrations for Suffolk Day on 21 June 2023, led by a military parade through the town centre and county ceremony with a ‘Be Free in 23’ theme.
A vibrant and welcoming mix of free public events including music, crafts and Pride celebration on the Cornhill are being supported by Ipswich Borough Council as part of the Summer ‘Ipswich Weekender’ on 30 June, 1 and 2 July.
TV dancer and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to present a brand-new ‘House of JOJO’ tour next year, performing at Ipswich Regent Theatre on 10 May 2024. Join Johannes and friends to enjoy a host of eclectic characters in theatrical celebration.
Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will be asked next week to approve a revised ‘Table of Fares’ for Hackney Carriages in the Borough. If approved, the revised fares will be advertised in accordance with section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and be subject to consultation.
Ipswich Borough Council will discuss its digital switchover plans at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 13 June. The UK’s communication infrastructure will switch from analogue to digital systems by the end of 2025, affecting the Council’s telephony and HEARS alarm services.
During the 2022/23 financial year, Area Committees successfully provided £123,000 in funding to 41 community groups across Ipswich. Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will consider a report on Area Committee funding achieved in 2022/23 at its next meeting on 13 June.
At its meeting on 13 June, Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will be recommended to start Compulsory Purchase proceedings for the building known locally as Grimwades. The building has been vacant for over a decade.
Community projects linked to local shopping parades across Ipswich Borough can now apply for funding to improve facilities for the local community. As part of the £25m Towns Deal for Ipswich, the funding utilises government funding to improve the town’s economy.
The Planning & Development Committee at Ipswich Borough Council met this morning, Wednesday 31 May 2023, to discuss four applications. All Committee members were present, three applications were approved and one application was refused.
