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Ipswich Borough Council is delighted to announce that work will start on the Town Centre Greening project next week.

Registered during the week ending 5 February 2026.

As part of the 250-year celebrations of John Constable’s birth by Colchester + Ipswich Museums, a new exhibition in Ipswich will reveal stories about the people who helped turn Suffolk into ‘Constable Country'.

Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will consider moving forwards with essential investment in Ipswich Crematorium when they meet next week (Tuesday 10 February), ensuring families continue to receive the highest standard of care when saying goodbye to their loved ones.

Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will meet next week (Tuesday 10 February) to consider plans to procure new rough sleeper services to ensure vital support continues beyond March 2026, when current contracts are due to end. The renewed provision would help the Council deliver on national and local aims of ending rough sleeping in Ipswich.  

This Medium Term Financial Plan sets a balanced 2026/27 budget, and a four‑year outlook aligned to the Council’s Proud of Ipswich strategic priorities:

One of the town’s most vibrant and colourful cultural celebrations is the Holi Festival - and it is returning to Alexandra Park on Sunday 12 April.

Registered during the week ending 29 January 2026.

Funding supports the transformation of Waterfront House into a new creative and visitor destination shaped with the Ipswich community

The highlight event of the year is fast approaching. The Mayor of Ipswich will be hosting the widely anticipated fundraising ball on Friday 6 March.