News last year
10 September 2025
Planting pride: Anglia in Bloom results announced
West Suffolk towns Brandon and Bury St Edmunds were amongst the winners of the Anglia in Bloom competition, celebrating the best floral and environmental displays as part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign.
9 September 2025
West Suffolk Council one step closer to securing trampoline park
West Suffolk Cabinet are due to discuss the plans for the Olding Road site, which include a trampoline park, at its meeting on 16 September.
5 September 2025
Annual canvassing across West Suffolk moves to doorstep visits
Residents in West Suffolk are being encouraged to check their electoral registration details are correct or risk losing their voice in future elections and referendums, with the annual canvassing personal visits starting on Friday 6 September.
1 September 2025
Hundreds of prizes up for grabs as Suffolk Big Weekend ballot opens
The Suffolk Big Weekend free prize draw has now opened, offering residents the chance to win unforgettable days out and experiences.
21 August 2025
Promoting warm and efficient homes: interns support West Suffolk’s push for energy upgrades
Throughout their 12-week internship, the 2025 cohort of interns have been working with the Energy and Sustainability team to promote grants to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
20 August 2025
Taco Bell opens new restaurant in Haverhill
Taco Bell has opened its new restaurant in Haverhill (Tuesday 19 August) in a move that supports West Suffolk Council’s growth plans for the town centre.
19 August 2025
Celebrate our local heroes – nominate now for the 2025 Move More Awards
Public nominations are now officially open for the 2025 Move More Awards.
7 August 2025
Three Councils For Suffolk: Big enough to deliver, local enough to care
The five district and borough councils of Suffolk, Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, and West Suffolk, have today (7 August) launched their joint Three Councils for Suffolk proposal, a locally led plan to reshape local government and deliver stronger, more responsive services to communities across the county.
4 August 2025
Councils light the way in West Suffolk: All public owned streetlights upgraded to LED lanterns
In a move towards sustainability and energy-efficiency, all council-owned streetlights in West Suffolk have now been converted to light-emitting diode (LED) lanterns.
1 August 2025
Conference supports landlords to prepare for Renters’ Rights Bill
The founder of The Independent Landlord, Suzanne Smith will be the key speaker at a free conference to support landlords, letting agents and property agents as major changes take place.