Liz Harsant receives Suffolk Medal Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 Former County and Borough Councillor, Liz Harsant, received a Suffolk Medal on Sunday as part of the Suffolk Day awards at Bury St Edmunds, in honour of her over 20 years of public service to the Ipswich and Suffolk commnity in her roles as councillor, County Chairman, and many other voluntary and charity roles. Ipswich Conservative Association members were in attendance at the event, and we... Local News
Mini Budget 26th September 2022 For too long growth has not been as high as it needs to be, making it harder to pay for public services and requiring taxes to rise. That is why we will adopt a... Local News
Conservatives proposal for knife crime strategy chucked out by Labour councillors 23rd September 2022 Knife crime in Ipswich is a big concern for Ipswich residents, hitting the headlines more frequently. Our Conservative Borough Group proposed a new knife crime... Local News
Proclamation of King Charles III 11th September 2022 The official Proclamation of King Charles III to the County of Suffolk occurred at the Cornhill on Sunday. The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton... Local News
Message from Ipswich Conservative Association 9th September 2022 We mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time. I know that this loss will be felt deeply... Local News
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd 8th September 2022 Statement on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from Prime Minister Liz Truss We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral... Local News
Liz Truss becomes new Conservative Leader and Prime Minister shortly 5th September 2022 Conservative Party members have elected Liz Truss to be our Party Leader and the next Prime Minister, with 81,326 members – 57.4 per cent of those who voted –... Local News
Councillor Sam Murray's success for wheelchair-friendly swing in Castle Hill Park 24th August 2022 Cllr Sam Murray, councillor for Castle Hill, has been campaigning for increased accessibility for disabled children in the town's play areas for a year. Sam, a... Local News
Labour's inability to tackle inflation 15th August 2022 Within the Conservative Party there is a robust debate taking place relating to the best way to tackle the prospect of a recession and inflation. With regard to... Local News
The cannabis farm fire on Kitchener Road, by Cllr Debbie Richards 14th August 2022 Late in the evening of Sunday 29th May 2022 a fire broke out on Kitchener Road and spread along a row of terraced houses through the roof space. It turned out... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
