News last year
23 December 2024
“Homelessness can happen to anybody” – Mary’s story
“I couldn’t tell anyone to start with. I felt ashamed, I never thought I’d be in that position. There’s a stigma around homelessness but it can happen to anybody.”
20 December 2024
New West Suffolk street trading policy to be phased in from January
A new street trading policy covering the whole of West Suffolk is to come into effect under a phased approach from 20 January.
19 December 2024
Changing Places facilities to be delivered as part of refurbishment
Much-needed Changing Places facilities in Bury St Edmunds town centre are to be delivered as part of a £400,000 major refurbishment of the Abbey Gardens toilets.
18 December 2024
Continuation of Council Tax reduction for those on low incomes agreed
Families in West Suffolk on low incomes, including those in work, suffering from economic hardship will benefit for another year from a 100 per cent discount in Council Tax.
17 December 2024
Council agrees a controlled use of weed treatment on its managed land and assets
West Suffolk Council have agreed to reinstate the controlled use of a weed treatment in limited areas to help reduce unwanted growth in hard landscaped areas and deterioration to structures.
17 December 2024
Upgrades to Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre approved
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre is set to undergo key improvements following approval by West Suffolk Council members.
13 December 2024
"New housing targets are challenging but the right thing to do”
The Cabinet members for Housing and Planning at West Suffolk Council have welcomed increased targets for new homes saying it will be a challenge but it's the right thing to do.
11 December 2024
Committee on the buses in Stanton
Members of West Suffolk Council’s Overview and Scrutiny will be holding their meeting in Stanton to discuss topics including rural bus services.
11 December 2024
Barley Homes plans to grow new homes for West Suffolk
Barley Homes Limited, which has created £2.1 million of income for West Suffolk Council has published its latest business plan.
11 December 2024
Continuation of Council Tax reduction for those on low incomes recommended
Families in West Suffolk on low incomes, including those in work, suffering from economic hardship could benefit for another year from a 100 per cent discount in Council Tax.