Government pulls the plug on 2027 unitary elections Monday, 7 September, 2026 The Labour Government had chosen Suffolk to proceed with 3 new unitary councils' elections in 2027, with an authority covering Ipswich and southern Suffolk taking over the responsbilities of Suffolk County Coucil, Ipswich Borough Councils and the District Councils. However today (7 September), the government in its latest shambolic u-turn, has pulled the plug on this local government... Local News
Conservatives Vote FOR elections to proceed 23rd January 2026 Last week Ipswich Borough Council voted on whether to cancel this years elections to spend more time on Local Government Re-organisation. The Conservative Group... Local News
Labour fails to block tourist tax 19th January 2026 Ipswich Labour rejected Conservative Councillor Edward Phillips' proposal last week to rule out a tourist / visitor levy on the town of Ipswich. The purpose to... Local News
Robin Vickery 15th January 2026 It is with the deepest regret that we mourn the passing of Robin Vickery, a friend to many of us in the Conservative family. Robin served the people of Ipswich... Local News
We don't want a Tourist Tax 14th January 2026 At Wednesday’s Ipswich Borough Council meeting, Conservative Councillor Edward Phillips is putting forward a proposal to rule out any tourist or visitor tax to... Local News
Merry Christmas 24th December 2025 Ipswich Conservative Association would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. We... Local News
Ipswich Conservatives Slam Labour Council for Sitting on £25m Town Deal Fund to Pocket Nearly £1 Million in Interest 14th November 2025 Ipswich Conservatives have criticised the Labour-led Borough Council for failing to deliver long-promised regeneration projects, after it was revealed during... Local News
Supporting Ipswich Town Centre 11th November 2025 Town Centre businesses need the help of the council to thrive in these difficult economic times. One of the main policies of the Labour-run council is for a... Local News
Labour Council shares Labour MP Political Social Media in breach of LGA 1986 27th October 2025 Statement from the Ipswich Conservative Group Following an email sent by the Ipswich Conservative Group to senior officers at Ipswich Borough Council, we can... Local News
Conservatives Back British Tourism 22nd September 2026 We’ll bring back tax-free shopping, bringing billions in extra spending to our high streets. National News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces. National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
