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13 February 2025
Makers markets return to West Suffolk with exciting opportunities for shoppers and traders
Starting in March, the popular makers markets will be returning to Haverhill, Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket.
12 February 2025
West Suffolk celebrates one year of reverse vending machines with plans for expansion
Celebrations are in order after a successful first year since the launch of reverse vending machines in West Suffolk.
10 February 2025
West Suffolk Council grants West Suffolk College £40,678 for computer numerical control (CNC) lathe to support local manufacturing and innovation
West Suffolk Council has awarded a significant grant to West Suffolk College to advance its commitment to manufacturing innovation and skills development in the district.
10 February 2025
West Suffolk Council work in partnership with Havebury to deliver 13 additional affordable homes in Bury St Edmunds
Havebury, in collaboration with West Suffolk Council, is pleased to announce an additional 13 affordable homes in Bury St Edmunds.
7 February 2025
Powering a greener future: New EV chargers bring renewable energy to West Suffolk towns
The installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in The Guineas Shopping Centre car park in Newmarket and Parkway car park in Bury St Edmunds have now been completed.
7 February 2025
Community sports clubs to get £34,000 to help increase activity
Grassroots sports clubs are being given a £34,000 boost by West Suffolk Council to help more people in their communities participate, aiding their health and wellbeing.
5 February 2025
Budget proposals to meet challenges and invest in future of West Suffolk
Proposals for a £78 million budget to invest in delivering services and initiatives that make a real difference to the lives, health and prosperity of West Suffolk have been backed.
4 February 2025
First Thriving Communities Fund grants are agreed
The first grants under West Suffolk Council's new Thriving Communities Fund have been agreed, investing over £260,000 into 44 separate projects to benefit residents.
30 January 2025
Improvement work to be carried out at town park
Work to make a park in Mildenhall more accessible, enjoyable and secure is to take place over the coming weeks.
29 January 2025
Rare account of town witch trial to go in display thanks to two charities
A 300-year-old rare book, giving an account of one of Bury St Edmunds’ infamous witch trials, is to go on display in the town’s museum thanks to two charities.