Funding is available to make positive improvements within each of the five Area Committee areas. Area Committees award funding to projects in local neighbourhoods to improve the life of residents and tackle local issues in the area.

How to apply

If you live in Ipswich and have some ideas to improve your local area you can contact us to check your eligibility or for support in completing your application. Alternatively, get in touch with your Ward Councillor to discuss your ideas further.

Some examples of what Area Committees have funded in the past:

• Sports activities for children and young people
• Festivals and community events
• Fly-tipping and graffiti removal
• Picnic tables and a bench at Bourne Park
• Development of allotments and community gardens

Funding is given in line with the Action Plans, which set out the priorities for each Area Committee. Please check that your project meets the relevant priorities before applying.

• Central Area Committee action plan
• North East Area Committee action plan
• South East Area Committee action plan
• South West Area Committee action plan
• North West Area Committee action plan

General funding:

• Area Committee funding application – Please complete and return to communities@ipswich.gov.uk
• Area Committee funding guidelines – Outline of the application process
• Making a Difference funding guidelines – Outline of the budget

Committee dates

The Area Committees meet throughout the year, check here for future meeting dates.

Further information

The Community Engagement Team are here to help. Email communities@ipswich.gov.uk for guidance and support to complete applications.

For information on how we process and protect your personal information, please visit www.ipswich.gov.uk/privacy.