Communities and health

Find out how to report anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, how to influence local priorities at Area Committees and how to prepare for an emergency. Also, information on the HEARS personal alarm service, support for parents, a guide to substance misuse services and more.

Emergencies

How we plan for emergencies and advice on what to do in a major emergency.

Mental health services in Ipswich

The Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) Ipswich can offer help, advice or information on mental health services in our area.

Community grant funding

About the various grants available to communities in Ipswich.

Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse

How to report drug related activity and drug litter, where to get help if you have a problem with drugs, and the locations of sharp bins and needle exchange venues.

Breastfeeding Friendly venues

Information on venues in Ipswich that provide a welcoming environment for breastfeeding mums.

Antisocial behaviour

Find out how to deal with antisocial behaviour and nuisance in your neighbourhood.

Diversionary Project Grants

Community groups are able to apply for a maximum grant of £1,000 to support the running of diversionary activities for young people during August 2023. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 25 July.

Make a Difference (MAD) Fund

The Make a Difference Fund (MAD Funding) is a smaller fund set aside from the main Area Committee budgets each year to enable ‘quick fixes’. Typically, it is used to purchase small items or for ‘one off' events.

FIND foodbank

Families in Need (FIND) Ipswich offers a lifeline to people in Ipswich and the surrounding areas who are experiencing poverty and despair – providing food and other household items for 30 years.