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
Dealing with gang-related problems, by Cllr Ian Fisher 24th November 2017 On behalf of the Conservative group at Ipswich Borough Council, Conservative Group Leader, Ian Fisher, proposed a motion at November's Council meeting. "This... Local News
Welcoming budget measures to help Ipswich Residents 23rd November 2017 The Chancellor's 2017 Budget has been welcomed by Ipswich Conservatives. We’re boosting pay by ensuring the National Living Wage rises from £7.50 an hour to £7... Local News
Broom Hill Pool Update 17th November 2017 County Councillor Chris Chambers has long supported the idea of Broomhill Swimming Pool re-opening and is thrilled it appears to be getting closer after... Local News
We are getting people off benefits and into work 16th November 2017 Here in Ipswich, there are 1570 fewer residents relying on out of work benefits, meaning they can provide a better future for themselves and their families. Local News
Liz's concerns over drug problems 1st November 2017 In this changing world, we have learnt to understand that for some people life is pretty hard and some have fallen victim to becoming drug users. I say victim... Local News
Chris secures street lighting in Jubilee Park Area 29th October 2017 County Councillor Chris Chambers has secured longer street lighting times in the Jubilee Park area. Local News
Continuing fall in unemployment 21st October 2017 Here in Ipswich, the number of people in out of work benefits is down by an encouraging 53% since 2010. Local News
Update on Holywells Allotments 18th October 2017 Holywells Allotments have received 6 new two-wheeled wheelbarrows, courtesy of Councillor, Liz Harsant. Local News
Chris gives donation to Lofty Heights 9th October 2017 Lofty Heights supports individuals, carers and professionals with preparing people for hospital discharge as well as supporting those with dementia. This is a... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National 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
