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
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
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
