HMO licensing regulations

The law relating to shared houses or houses in multiple occupation has changed. Since 1st October 2018, landlords of most Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that house five or more people and not a single household must apply for an HMO licence.

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Landlords

Ipswich Borough Council is working in partnership with other Suffolk Councils to ensure that all privately rented homes across the County meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.

Working with the community in South-East Ipswich

Ipswich Borough Council and its partners – Suffolk Police, Suffolk County Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner – are working together to respond to issues raised by the community in south-east Ipswich following the murder of teenager Tavis Spencer-Aitkens.

Bourne Park

Bourne Park is a great open space with a play area and paddling pool.

Holywells Park Environmental Education Pack

The Environmental Education Pack is designed for use by teachers, community groups and families to have fun learning about Holywells Park and its wildlife, introducing young people to the natural environment.

Photography and Video - Personal Data

Ipswich Borough Council sometimes takes photos and videos at Council events and activities. These images/videos are used to promote the Council’s services in various ways, for a period of five years from the date in which the photo/video was taken.

Election staff portal

Information and guides on how to use the election staff portal.

Animal licensing

On 1 October 2018 The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 come into effect. DEFRA has produced guidance notes on all elements of the new licensing regime.

Moving Into Ipswich

Get help starting your life in Ipswich

CLOSED: Gambling Act Consultation

The consultation on the revised Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 ran from Friday 31st August 2018 until Friday 28th September 2018

Princes Street car park

Long stay, pay & display car park with approximately 21 spaces.

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy

A new Homelessness and Rough Sleepers Strategy is underway, building on the Governments Rough Sleepers Strategy published in August 2018

Make a homelessness referral (duty to refer)

Under section 213B of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018, specified public authorities are required to notify a housing authority of service users they consider may be homeless or threatened with homelessness (it is likely they will become homeless within 56 days).

Women 100 Project Roles

Women 100 is a Government Equalities Office funded project that will celebrate 100 years of women getting the vote with an exhibition of women artists at Ipswich Art Gallery.

Portman Road D car park

Long stay, pay & display car park with 26 bays.

CLOSED: Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) Consultation

Ipswich Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). The AQAP contacts a list of proposed measures and actions that we will take to improve air quality.

Ipswich Market (Cornhill and Princes Street) Prohibition of Traffic Order 2018

The Council has made an Order under Section 5 of the Ipswich Market Act 2004 to prohibit traffic on parts of Cornhill and Princes Street in Ipswich when the market is taking place.

Section 106 Agreements and Infrastructure Funding Statements

Information on Section 106 Agreements and Infrastructure Funding Statements.

Working for Ipswich Borough Council

We offer a reward package that combines pay, pension and a range of additional benefits to help employees be the best that they can be.

Council Tax Bill further information

This page contains links to all the Council Tax Bill further information.

Business Rates refund

If you have made an overpayment or if your Business Rates account is in credit, please complete this online form.

Statement of Licensing Policy & Cumulative Impact Policy

The sixth edition of our Statement of Licensing Policy is effective from January 2024 to January 2029. The Cumulative Impact Policy is effective from November 2021 to November 2024.

CLOSED: Ipswich’s Public Spaces Consultation

Ipswich Borough Council identified a number of areas in and around the town centre that need improvement. A consultation recently took place for you to vote on a shortlist of potential sites.

CLOSED: Ipswich Local Plan Review Preferred Options Consultation

Ipswich Borough Council recently on the Ipswich Local Plan Review Preferred Options, consisting of two documents: the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review Preferred Options and the Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area action Plan) DPD Review Preferred Options.

Ipswich Town Centre and Waterfront Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document

The Ipswich Town Centre and Waterfront Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document provides design guidance for the renewal of Ipswich town centre’s public spaces, including the waterfront quays and green spaces within the central area.

Become a Tenant Representative

If you are a tenant who is passionate about improving your neighbourhood, you can join to become a Tenant Representative for your area.

Tenant Get Togethers

We host informal Get Togethers with tenants once a month; any tenant is welcome to attend. Come along for a chat, have a free drink and get the chance to discuss what is happening in your area!

Have your say on funding

Area Housing Panels consist of Tenant Representatives, Councillors and Council staff members who meet regularly to discuss issues in the locality and how we can better approach neighbourhood issues. Each housing panel has £10,500 to spend on local improvements and initiatives every year:

Behind the Scenes Project

Behind the Scenes is a project group made up of tenants who looks in-depth at a Council service, and implement suggestions on how it can operate more effectively.

Hire an outdoor space

Find out more about hiring one of our parks or open spaces for your event.

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