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
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
