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31 July 2025
Emerging entrepreneurs shine at regional final of the Young Trader Competition
On Wednesday 30 July, Bury St Edmunds hosted the East Anglia regional final of the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Trader Competition.
30 July 2025
Residents invited to meeting to discuss Bury West scheme
Donna Higgins and Richard O’Driscoll, District Councillors for Minden Ward have arranged for a public meeting for residents to explain the outcome of the recent Planning appeal for a site on the West of Bury St Edmunds.
30 July 2025
Go For It with new West Suffolk community grant scheme
Small grants to help not-for-profit organisations deliver new ideas and activities for their communities, are being made available by West Suffolk Council.
29 July 2025
Supporting sustainable growth at The Apex
Work is set to begin in July on a major project to reduce carbon emissions at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, as part of wider efforts to make local buildings more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
28 July 2025
Residents advised of revised bin collection dates for August Bank Holiday
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 August bank holiday.
28 July 2025
Decarbonisation Initiatives Fund helps community eco-bikes cut emissions with upgraded pedicab fleet
A funding initiative designed to modernise and decarbonise local infrastructure is enabling community organisations to enhance their energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
24 July 2025
Celebrating Love Parks Week: West Suffolk’s award winning green spaces shine
As Love Parks Week begins, residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore and enjoy the outstanding parks and green spaces across the district - six of which have just been awarded prestigious Green Flag status for the sixth consecutive year.
22 July 2025
Homelessness support investment of £3.2m agreed by Cabinet
More temporary accommodation will be available to support people in West Suffolk who have become homeless, after a £3.2m investment was agreed this evening.
22 July 2025
Suffolk’s Big Weekend announced, with attractions encouraged to sign up
Tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses across Suffolk are being invited to showcase what they offer by taking part in the newly expanded Suffolk Big Weekend.
17 July 2025
Pollution status to be removed as nitrogen dioxide levels fall
A West Suffolk village is set to see its status as an air pollution hotspot removed following a successful and sustained reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels.