Local Elections on 7th May 2026 Tuesday, 14 April, 2026 The Ipswich Borough and Suffolk County County Elections are occurring soon. Please visit our Local Elections pages for full details. Pictured - launch of Suffolk Conservative Group Campaign. For full County Council details, click here and here on the Suffolk website. Local News
Candidate pledges for local elections 25th March 2018 We asked that all 3 parties' candidates in the local elections adopt a respectful and positive tone in campaigning, which they confirmed that they would. Local News
Welcoming news on free childcare in Suffolk 16th March 2018 We welcome new figures showing that 3011 children are benefiting from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare offer in the Suffolk County Council area. Local News
Celebrating apprenticeships 9th March 2018 This National Apprenticeship Week, Ipswich Conservatives are recognising the vital contribution of apprentices here in Ipswich. Since 2010 there have been 7320... Local News
The Gem that is Holywells Park by Liz Harsant 9th March 2018 A hidden gem often not as well known or as popular as Christchurch Park, but believe me it is the most beautiful Park you could wish to visit. I have been using... Local News
Upper Orwell Crossings Alignment Announced 28th February 2018 Conservative-run Suffolk County Council has revealed the alignment of the proposed Upper Orwell Crossing Bridges. Local News
Conservative Group to propose waiving fees for under 18's funerals 16th February 2018 The Conservative Borough Group have proposed a motion that would see fees waived for burials or cremations of any Ipswich residents under the age of 18, using... Local News
Ipswich is better with the Conservatives 6th February 2018 The Conservatives are helping to deliver positive change in Ipswich, which will make residents’ lives and businesses better for the future, creating new jobs... Local News
We welcome lowering unemployment & increased growth 26th January 2018 Here in Ipswich, the number of people claiming the key out of work benefits has fallen by 1486 – a 50% drop – since 2010. Local News
MPs approve 3rd reading of Withdrawal Bill 17th January 2018 Whilst the Labour MP for Ipswich votes with his party to block and delay the EU Withdrawal Bill at every opportunity, against the will of the Ipswich electorate... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News