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2 April 2025
Works underway at Olding Road site in Bury St Edmunds
Demolition and decontamination works have begun at Olding Road in Bury St Edmunds.
1 April 2025
Planning application for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds to be submitted
A vital project aimed at supporting a key growth area in West Suffolk and beyond by delivering an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Centre is taking a step forward.
1 April 2025
Calling all bin-fluencers: Easter and spring bank holiday bin collection changes
West Suffolk Council is calling for bin-fluencers to share information on bin collection changes to make sure friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection due to the Easter and spring bank holiday.
1 April 2025
New housing service to help the most vulnerable in West Suffolk
A new housing service which will help vulnerable people and further West Suffolk Council’s work in preventing and reducing homelessness has been launched today.
28 March 2025
Egg-citing Easter markets to showcase local creativity
From handcrafted goodies to one-of-a-kind finds, West Suffolk markets are the perfect place to hop into spring and discover unique treasures. Whether you’re looking for delicious treats, homeware or a fun day out, the markets during the Easter season will be egg-stra special!
27 March 2025
Locations in Suffolk announced as the first to become part of the Plug In Suffolk Car Club
Ten locations across Suffolk will be fitted with electric cars that can be booked out by drivers in the community by the minute, hour or day.
26 March 2025
Car parking tariffs to increase by 20p for short stay in Bury St Edmunds
The price for parking in Bury St Edmunds town centre is set to increase from 12 May by 20p in short stay car parks, and 50p in Ram Meadow.
26 March 2025
West Suffolk Council launches new recycling service for commercial waste customers
West Suffolk Council is making it easier for businesses to meet new government recycling regulations with a hassle-free commercial waste collection service.
26 March 2025
Supermarket and drive-through announced for former waste site
Wendy’s is looking to open its first drive-through restaurant in Suffolk alongside supermarket Aldi opening its second store in Bury St Edmunds.
25 March 2025
Football Foundation PlayZones in the line-up for three towns
New Football Foundation PlayZones could be coming to three West Suffolk towns to boost sports activity and participation after a £667,297 grant award from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.