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5 August 2026
Rougham Hill redevelopment is given planning approval
A redevelopment to improve a gateway off the A14 into Bury St Edmunds, creating jobs and income for public services, has today been given planning approval.
4 August 2026
Two funding initiatives help community centre to reduce bills and carbon footprint
Two funding schemes have enabled a community centre to significantly reduce its energy costs and carbon emissions through the installation of solar panels and battery storage.
3 August 2026
Major investment in play areas secures summer of fun for young people and children
Five play areas in West Suffolk are open for children and families to enjoy over the summer and beyond after a £260,000 revamp. The spaces have received upgrades as part of an ongoing council funded programme of playground refurbishments.
3 August 2026
A year of delivering ambitious plans for a Thriving West Suffolk
A new report has showcased a year of delivering ambitious plans and high quality services for the communities and businesses of West Suffolk.
3 August 2026
August bank holiday bin collection changes
West Suffolk Council is calling for bin-fluencers to share information on bin collection changes to make sure friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection due to the August bank holiday.
31 July 2026
Young entrepreneurs shine at Young Trader Competition regional final
West Suffolk welcomed some of the region’s most promising young entrepreneurs as it hosted the regional final of the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Trader Competition.
30 July 2026
National Wealth Fund backs cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk Council and The National Wealth Fund have agreed a loan facility to help deliver the new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (AME) in Bury St Edmunds, bringing jobs, innovation and growth to the area.
29 July 2026
New mobile bar to open at The Apex
A new mobile bar service is to open outside The Apex in Bury St Edmunds from this Friday.
22 July 2026
Developer’s High Court challenge to Local Plan is dismissed
A High Court legal challenge that sought to quash all or part of the West Suffolk Local Plan has been dismissed by a Judge.
22 July 2026
£1,693,000 Haverhill High Street enhancements agreed by West Suffolk Cabinet
Plans to invest £1.693 million in transforming Haverhill town centre have been approved by West Suffolk Cabinet, paving the way for improvements designed to increase visitors, support local businesses and create a more vibrant High Street.