Press releases
15 May 2026
National recognition for council’s work to support housing market
Work carried out by West Suffolk Council to support the local housing market and the economy, has once again seen it independently recognised in national awards.
14 May 2026
Have your say on Public Space Protection Orders in West Suffolk
People in West Suffolk are encouraged to have their say on whether legal orders to combat anti-social behaviour, should be extended, renewed or scrapped.
14 May 2026
PlayZones powering up for summer opening
Work is progressing to open new Football Foundation PlayZones in three West Suffolk towns this summer.
13 May 2026
New chair and vice-chair elected for West Suffolk Council 2026-27
Cllr Peter Armitage has been elected the new chair of West Suffolk Council at its Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, 12 May.
13 May 2026
The EpiCentre expands laboratory capabilities with new advanced equipment
The EpiCentre, Haverhill, announces a major enhancement to its laboratory offering with the introduction of two advanced pieces of scientific equipment: a fluorescent microscope and a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) machine.
12 May 2026
Summer dining boost as pavement licences cut in West Suffolk
Cafes, pubs and restaurants in West Suffolk can now apply for a pavement licence for outside tables and chairs at a heavily discounted cost as part of a trial scheme.
12 May 2026
Taxi drivers back council’s proposal to change emissions policy
Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers have welcomed proposals from West Suffolk Council to change part of its licensing emissions policy.
12 May 2026
Consultation on first free hour parking in Haverhill and Newmarket
A pilot scheme enabling shoppers in Haverhill and Newmarket to park for the first hour for free, could come into effect next month, subject to a statutory consultation.
And people coming to Bury St Edmunds could also be able to park for free between 8am and 10am on Mondays in the arc surface and underground car park.
11 May 2026
New country parkrun launched with support from West Suffolk
A parkrun which aims to boost people’s physical activity and their mental health, has launched at a popular country park, with funding support from West Suffolk Council.
22 April 2026
Bank holiday bin collection changes in May
Bin-fluencers are being asked to help spread the word about the bin collection changes in May due to the two bank holidays, so family, friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection.