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20 May 2025

New Chair and Vice-Chair elected for West Suffolk Council

Councillor Phil Wittam has been elected the new Chair of West Suffolk Council at its annual meeting held on Tuesday, 13 May 2025

19 May 2025

West Suffolk Council awarded £4.1 million for decarbonisation projects at Bury St Edmunds and Haverhil leisure centres

West Suffolk Council has been awarded £4.1 million from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to decarbonise Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill Leisure Centres.

15 May 2025

District and borough council’s clear message to communities: “Let’s shape the future of Suffolk together!”

Suffolk’s five district and borough councils are launching a county-wide survey asking people for their views on the future of vital local government services.

14 May 2025

Barley Homes and Havebury join forces to deliver affordable houses in Mildenhall

Local developer, Barley Homes and local registered housing provider, Havebury are working together to deliver affordable homes at College Heath Road, Mildenhall.

13 May 2025

Radio Teleswitch Service switch off in June

The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) will be switched off permanently on Monday 30 June 2025. This change will impact households across the country that rely on RTS meters to manage their electricity usage.

13 May 2025

West Suffolk Council prepares new route-map for achieving net zero

West Suffolk Council is making great strides in reducing carbon emissions for its area a Cabinet paper has said, but ambitious targets for its own environmental impact will need to be adjusted to account for the available budget and national initiatives.

13 May 2025

Communities and businesses benefit from £2.6m investment

Communities, businesses and residents have benefitted from more than £2.6m of funds paid out by West Suffolk Council with more to come this year.

6 May 2025

New ‘Recycling on-the-Go’ bins make sustainability more convenient than ever

To make recycling easier and more accessible, West Suffolk Council has launched a new recycling initiative to encourage residents and visitors to recycle plastic bottles and cans while out and about, with the support from McDonald’s and environmental charity Hubbub.

1 May 2025

Beauty through the seasons at five West Suffolk Parks

The natural beauty through the seasons at five West Suffolk parks, is captured in a free exhibition which is to open at The Apex Gallery later this month.

29 April 2025

How to see dragons and dinosaurs in West Suffolk this summer

Families can get up close to dragons and dinosaurs this summer as mythical and prehistoric beasts stomp their way into West Suffolk.

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