Please note: Applications are closed for the current municipal year. New funding requests will be considered at Area Committee meetings in June 2018

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

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

• Outdoor gym equipment and toddler play equipment.
• Parking enforcement around schools to prevent illegal parking.
• The construction of a wildlife area at Whitton Community Primary School.
• Benches in Landseer Park.
• Development of new community allotments.

Funding is given in line with each area action plan, which sets the priorities for each area. You can download a copy for each area below:

• 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

Applying for funding

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.

• Area Committee funding application – Please complete and return to comunities@ipswich.gov.uk

• Area Committee funding guidelines – Outline of the application process

• Area Committee funding protocol – Eligibility criteria and funding conditions