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.

Best Bar None

Best Bar None is a national award scheme, supported by the Home Office, aimed at promoting responsible management and operation of alcohol licensed premises.

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.

Purple Flag

Purple Flag is an accreditation scheme that recognises excellence in the management of town and city centres at night.

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.

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.

Safe Child

The Council's Community Protection team has joined forces with its Events team on project 'Safe Child' to produce a FREE children's wristband which will be offered to parents at all Council-organised events in our parks, the Waterfront and other areas of the town.