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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.
13 July 2026
Young chefs cook up confidence and life skills through Future Chefs programme
A group of aspiring young chefs from across West Suffolk have completed a successful Future Chefs Cookery Course, gaining valuable practical skills, confidence and teamwork through a unique programme funded by West Suffolk Council.
13 July 2026
Special status should stop RAF Barnham development minister told
Proposals to house asylum seekers at the RAF Barnham Camp should be prevented under national Habitat Regulations ministers have been told.
13 July 2026
Decarbonisation programme works continue at the Apex
The final stage of the decarbonisation works at the Apex has begun as part of an ongoing commitment to reducing energy costs, carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
13 July 2026
Climate action helps to cut energy bills
West Suffolk Council’s cabinet will be reviewing the council’s own work on improving the local environment and issues local residents face, such as fuel poverty.