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6 December 2023
Cabinet backs Council Tax reduction for those on low incomes
Families in West Suffolk on low incomes, including those in work, suffering from the cost-of-living crisis could benefit for another year from a 100 per cent discount in Council Tax.
6 December 2023
£2 million boost to Haverhill High Street and adult education backed
A plan to invest up to £2 million into Haverhill town centre to attract more businesses, support current traders and boost adult skills and education has been backed.
6 December 2023
Active Suffolk celebrates after receiving over £220,000 of funding to continue their incredibly successful Fit Villages project
Active Suffolk, the Active Partnership for Suffolk, is today celebrating after being awarded a total of over £220,000 in funding from National Lottery funding, Suffolk County Council, the West Suffolk Alliance and West Suffolk Council to support its work in helping rural communities to get active.
5 December 2023
West Suffolk Local Plan recommended to Council for consultation
Councillors will be recommended to approve the next stage of consultation on the West Suffolk Local Plan when they meet later this month.
5 December 2023
West Suffolk accelerates smart energy transitions for local business
West Suffolk Council’s European pilot project to speed up transition to low carbon energy networks has saved local businesses £407,000 and 350 tonnes of carbon a year.
29 November 2023
Business Plan shows Barley Homes (Group) Ltd is a growing success
A new report out for West Suffolk Council owned Barley Homes (Group) Ltd shows growing success, new development and income for the authority despite globally challenging times.
29 November 2023
Continuation of Council Tax reduction for those on low incomes recommended
Families in West Suffolk on low incomes, including those in work, suffering from the cost-of-living crisis could benefit for another year from a 100 per cent discount in Council Tax.
28 November 2023
£2 million boost to Haverhill High Street and adult education
A plan to invest up to £2 million into Haverhill town centre to attract more businesses, support current traders and boost adult skills and education is due to be debated.
28 November 2023
Free winter activities extended to support West Suffolk families
As families across West Suffolk continue to be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, a free programme of winter holiday activities and support is again being extended.
28 November 2023
Cabinet to discuss next stage of West Suffolk Local Plan
The next stage of the West Suffolk Local Plan which will guide how and where new homes and employment will be built to the year 2040, is to be discussed by Cabinet.