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17 July 2026
Have your say on local parks!
Residents have the chance to say what they love, like and loathe about parks in West Suffolk.
17 July 2026
Highest honour for West Suffolk’s support for UK Armed Forces
West Suffolk Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces including veterans, reservist, military spouses and cadets, has seen it awarded a special status.
16 July 2026
Funding support helps village hall cut energy costs and lower carbon emissions
A community hall is set to benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint after securing two environmental funding programmes.
16 July 2026
Crucial Crew helps record 1,100 students with vital life skills
A record 1,100 primary school students have gained invaluable life skills to help keep them safe as part of a West Suffolk Council initiative.
16 July 2026
Bury St Edmunds hosts final local heat of Young Trader Competition
The final local heat of this year's Young Trader Competition took place in Bury St Edmunds, bringing together some of the region's most promising young entrepreneurs.
15 July 2026
Community grant scheme opens with over £260,000 available
Community projects that will benefit the lives of residents in West Suffolk, can now apply for grants for 2027/28 from West Suffolk Council’s Thriving Communities Fund.
14 July 2026
Young traders impress at Newmarket local heat
Young entrepreneurs showcased their businesses in Newmarket town centre for the local heat of the Young Trader Competition.
14 July 2026
HMOs important to meeting housing needs in West Suffolk
The importance of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in West Suffolk has been highlighted in report which looked at whether they should be under greater control.
14 July 2026
National recognition for West Suffolk’s award-winning parks
The council’s commitment to maintaining high-quality parks and green spaces has once again been recognised this week.
14 July 2026
£1,693,000 Haverhill High Street enhancements to be agreed by West Suffolk Cabinet
Plans to invest £1.693 million in transforming Haverhill town centre will be considered by West Suffolk Cabinet next week, paving the way for improvements designed to increase visitors, support local businesses and create a more vibrant High Street.