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12 March 2025
West Suffolk resident given Community Order for Council Tax fraud
A resident who falsely claimed more than £4,200 in Council Tax support has been given a 12 month Community Order.
12 March 2025
Council changes taxi policy after driver’s forum request
Cabinet members at West Suffolk Council have backed a taxi driver’s request to amend part of it licensing policy around the age of vehicle allowed.
10 March 2025
More than one unitary for Suffolk “vital for services to work and residents to be heard”
Creating more than one unitary council in Suffolk is vital to deliver effective and efficient services that communities want and need, while making sure local people have their say.
10 March 2025
Free school holiday activities for struggling families in West Suffolk this Easter
A free programme of activities to support children from struggling families during the school Easter holidays, has now opened for bookings in West Suffolk.
4 March 2025
New ownership of allotment site grows opportunities for local gardeners
It is blooming good news for green fingered Bury St Edmunds residents as the town’s newest allotments, secured by West Suffolk Council, are handed over.
4 March 2025
Public consultation on changes to West Suffolk Local Plan
A six-week public consultation on changes to the West Suffolk Local Plan has begun.
4 March 2025
Taxi driver’s request at first forum could see policy change agreed
A taxi driver’s request for West Suffolk Council to amend part of its licensing policy could be answered next week when Cabinet discusses making the changes.
27 February 2025
Active Suffolk partnering with Sport England to get more people active
Active Suffolk and their collaborative partners are today celebrating following Sport England's announcement that Lakenheath has been named among the 53 places set to benefit from a share of Sport England's £250million investment into the heart of communities across England, designed so that those in greatest need are able to be physically active.
26 February 2025
Budget proposals to meet challenges and invest in the future of West Suffolk
A balanced and sustainable budget which invests in delivering services and initiatives that make a real difference to the lives, health and prosperity of West Suffolk has been agreed.
21 February 2025
Greene King and West Suffolk Council join forces to explore future use of the Westgate site
Local brewer and pub company, Greene King, has entered into a collaborative agreement with West Suffolk Council to explore the future use of its current town centre site on Westgate Street.