Latest news
4 September 2026
Studlands Park Community Centre begins an exciting new chapter with Newmarket Nexus
Newmarket Nexus is delighted to announce that it will be taking on the management of Studlands Community Centre, opening an important new chapter for this much-loved local hub.
4 September 2026
Opening the door to democracy: Annual canvass home visits
West Suffolk residents are reminded to check their electoral registration details are correct or risk losing their voice in future elections and referendums, with the start of the annual canvass personal visits.
2 September 2026
Planning application for expansion of West Suffolk Operational Hub agreed
A planning application to expand the West Suffolk Operational Hub, in Fornham St Martin, has been granted approval
26 August 2026
Over 300 sites to be assessed for new West Suffolk Local Plan
Over 300 sites are being assessed after they were submitted to West Suffolk Council as part of its recent ‘call for sites’ for possible inclusion in its next local plan.
26 August 2026
Suffolk residents can get a free proposal to replace ageing heating systems with heat pumps, and access a government grant for installation
Suffolk’s public sector organisations have come together to help residents in Suffolk replace ageing gas, oil or boilers with a heat pump.
26 August 2026
Community centre cuts costs with solar panel installation
A council-supported funding programme aimed at reducing energy bills and carbon emissions has enabled a local community centre to improve their energy efficiency.
25 August 2026
Powering change: The interns’ energy efficiency project
During our 12-week internship at West Suffolk Council, the interns have been working with the Private Sector Housing team to promote a new service for rental properties in West Suffolk, called the Landlord Retrofit Hub.
25 August 2026
Milestone marked on West Suffolk Council’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre
A key point in the construction of West Suffolk Council’s new £17 million Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Centre in Bury St Edmunds has been celebrated with a steel signing ceremony on site.
24 August 2026
Deadline approaching for West Suffolk’s Go For It grants
Community groups with a bright idea to help their local area, only have a few week’s left to apply for West Suffolk Council’s Go For It grants.
20 August 2026
Landlord fined for failing to address electrical safety concerns in time
West Suffolk Council is warning private sector landlords of the seriousness of fixing urgent safety hazards, after its decision to issue a £7,500 fine was upheld by a court.