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The Data Protection Act gives you the right to see any data we hold on you (with a few exceptions) and to have it corrected if it is not accurate.

View our privacy policy and how to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Find specifics on location, facilities, and pricing for every car park.

Find out if your property is exempt from Council Tax, if you qualify for a discount, or if you need to pay a premium.

Explore our current vacancies, learn about apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities, and discover what it’s like to work at Ipswich Borough Council.

For information on schools, children's centres, libraries, and adult education, please visit the Suffolk County Council website.

All about elections past and present, absent voting and the electoral register.

Information on scheduled and previous elections and referendums.

Ipswich Borough Council has 48 Councillors from 16 wards, with three Councillors per ward. Elections are held in thirds (16 at a time) for a 4-year term. The current Council makeup is: Labour 38, Conservative 7, and Liberal Democrats 3.

Find out how to report pollution issues in your area, and information on pest control, animal welfare and food safety.

Find more information on how we monitor and control air, land and noise pollution.

Find out how to report noise and other pollution issues.

Information on recent equality legislation and the Council's strategy in meeting its equality duties.

See what events are coming up in Ipswich and get help with organising your own special event. You can also visit the Ipswich Entertains for further details on our upcoming events programme.

Find out how to register your food business, get premises approved, and understand food hygiene ratings.

The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request official information held by public authorities, unless there are good reasons to keep it confidential.

For information on licences not covered in our main listings.

Information on how to apply for small society lottery registration, betting shops, casinos and gaming machines.

Handford Homes develops new housing for Ipswich Borough Council. We completed 60 homes off Old Norwich Road in March 2021 and are currently building 16 flats on Grimwade Street and 24 homes in southwest Ipswich. In 2022, we’ll begin construction at Ravenswood and Bibb Way, creating 246 more homes. 

Everything you would like to know about Holywells Park.

Information about being homeless and dealing with the threat of homelessness.

Advice and support for people who own their homes.

Find information about your black bin collections and other disposal options, including Bulky Refuse Collections, Hazardous Waste Collections, and visiting your local Household Waste Site.