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.

Ipswich Shopmobility

Ipswich Shopmobility provides free hand-propelled and electric wheelchairs and electric scooters to help people who have limited mobility, whether through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, accident or age, to shop and use other facilities in the town centre.

Social care

Visit the Suffolk County Council website for information on care and support services for adults.

Births, marriages and deaths

Visit the Suffolk County Council website for information on registering births and deaths, applying for copies of certificates, and arranging civil ceremonies.

Powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

In 2014, the Government introduced powers under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act which gave simpler, more effective powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, providing better protection for victims and communities.

Debt

Debt can significantly affect your quality of life, however there are many agencies that can help provide long term solutions to debt and help you manage your finances.

Crucial Crew

Crucial Crew is a national scheme that has been run by Ipswich Borough Council's Community Safety Team since 1994. It is delivered to 10 and 11 year olds from across Ipswich and runs for a fortnight in June every year.

Area Committee funding

Area Committees commission improvement works in local neighbourhoods to improve the life of residents and tackle issues in the area.

Case Review

If you have already reported ongoing anti-social behaviour (ASB) to Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk Police and/or your housing provider and you feel that no effective action has been taken to resolve it, you can activate the case review and ask us to request a review of your case.

Warm Homes Healthy People Project

Suffolk's Warm Homes Healthy People project helps vulnerable people and families make their homes cheaper to heat.

Closed circuit television (CCTV)

CCTV was introduced into Ipswich town centre in 1994. Cameras are monitored from a control room known as the Emergency Services Centre (ESC), which is based in Ipswich Borough Council's headquarters, Grafton House.