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
Being a leading lady 20th August 2018 When I was younger I took a great interest in two incredible ladies, writes Cllr Liz Harsant. Jennie Churchill (the mother of Winston), who was the cornerstone... Local News
Peter Stebbings OBE 18th August 2018 It is with sadness we report that our friend and colleague Peter Stebbings passed away last week. Peter was a long standing servant of the Party and held many... Local News
Transparency at Ipswich Borough Council 14th August 2018 Ipswich Borough Council currently operates and owns four companies which are run as private businesses. Currently these companies have outstanding loans to IBC... Local News
Upper Orwell Crossings Update 2nd August 2018 The leader of Suffolk County Council has launched an independent review of the costs of building the Upper Orwell Crossings in Ipswich. Local News
Gainsborough Fun Day 27th July 2018 This fun day has now been rescheduled to 29th July and we hope to see many people attend and enjoy the day. Local News
Supporting the Samaritans 18th July 2018 Rushmere Councillor Stephen Ion took time out when visiting the Ipswich Mela in Christchurch Park to speak to Ipswich & East Suffolk Samaritans about the... Local News
Anglesea Road 20MPH Zone 4th July 2018 Chris Chambers, Conservative Councillor for St Margaret's-Westgate has confirmed to residents of Anglesea Road and the surrounding roads that the proposed 20... Local News
Ashdown Way Re-Surfaced - As Pledged 1st July 2018 During his election campaign, Bixley Cllr Eddy Phillips, pledged that Ashdown Way would be re-surfaced as part of the overall Felixstowe Road improvement scheme... Local News
Maggie Playbus –by Cllr Liz Harsant 26th June 2018 Liz writes "I have been involved with the Ipswich Community Playbus as far back as 2000 and have been Chair of the Charity for many years." Local News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News