Services

Information on houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and HMO licensing.

If you suspect a property is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and is not licensed, or you have any concerns about an HMO, you can report this to us online.

Our Housing Service will provide assistance, whether you’re in need of finding somewhere to call home or alternatively you may wish to find out more about your current home and surrounding area you live within.

Learn more about how to report repairs online and find out more about your tenancy by visiting the Ipswich Borough Council Housing Online portal or find out more about how you can become involved.

Find information on Business Rates income and the national non-domestic rating multiplier.

Licensing for industrial purposes, including motor vehicle salvage, scrap metal yards and cooling towers.

The Art Gallery hosts important international exhibitions and highlights local artists and regional talent. It is currently closed and will reopen in 2025 with the redeveloped Ipswich Museum.

The Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Review 2018-2036 was submitted to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent Examination on 10 June 2020. 

Ipswich Garden Suburb, is an area of land to the north of Ipswich identified through the adopted Local Plan for the development of housing and associated facilities.

An overview of the work undertaken to prepare the Ipswich Garden Suburb Supplementary Planning Document and link to the adopted document.

A Local Plan is a set of documents that determine how development will be planned over time.

Ipswich Museum is currently closed whilst we embark on our £8.7 million redevelopment project. 

Find out more at the Ipswich Museum website.

The Ipswich Regent Theatre has been the jewel in the crown for live entertainment since 1929 and hosts a programme of great shows each year from comedy, dance, music and touring West End musicals, boasting the largest auditorium in East Anglia.

The Corn Exchange, situated in the heart of Ipswich is a fantastic multi-purpose venue, hosting a mix of shows from seated performances to standing music gigs.

Sign up for the Ipswich Theatres email newsletter.

All about Ipswich's premier town centre building!

The Towns Fund is a scheme of funding that has been launched by the Government for towns such as Ipswich to boost economic productivity and support sustainable growth.

The Local Land Charges team provides information for those buying, selling, or leasing homes, property, or land in Ipswich as part of the sale process.

For basic guidance on buying a home, please see the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government guidance.

For information on how to sell your home, please visit the How to Sell a Home guidance.

There’s plenty to see and do in Ipswich including our award-winning parks, sport and fitness facilities in our Ipswich Fit centres, a jam-packed events programme, as well as arts and entertainment in our venues such as Christchurch Mansion and the Ipswich Regent Theatre.

Find out about licensing requirements and how to apply for a licence or permit. This includes taxi licensing, alcohol and entertainment premises, industrial licences and more.

Information for tenants and landlords, room rates and other guidance.

Find out about the Mayor of Ipswich, the mayor's charities and the history of the mayoralty.

Covering thousands of years of history, a visit to one of our museums or art galleries will take you on a fascinating journey through time.

Orwell Country Park opened to the public in 1995 and has since expanded in size and facilities. Learn all about the 470-acre site.