Services

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.

Information that a public authority should make routinely available, it commits an authority to make information available as part of its normal business activities.

Where to park, permits and waivers, report a parking problem.

Apply for season tickets, residents permits, tradesperson and business permits.

Traffic Regulation Orders for on-street locations and off-street orders.

Residents and visitors can enjoy access to over 500 hectares of green spaces and wildlife habitats throughout the town.

Information on paying Business Rates, dealing with non-payment, and handling summonses for overdue payments.

The Council no longer offers pest control services. For issues with mice, rats, or other pests, please contact a local contractor. Please note: Contractors will charge for any call-out or action taken to eradicate pests in your home or premises.

Find out how to submit a petition and view e-petitions.

Planning application forms and fees, advice and guidance, how to search and comment on planning applications.

Information on Section 106 Agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

The Planning Policy Team prepares and reviews a wide range of strategic planning documents, including the Ipswich Local Plan, which are used in the long-term planning of the Borough and in the determination of planning applications.

Ipswich Borough Council's policies, plans and strategies.

All the information you need to know after applying for a building regulation application.