Press releases
12 December 2025
Adventure awaits: £243k revamp transforms play areas across West Suffolk
Four play areas in West Suffolk have received makeovers over the last few months as part of a Council funded programme for playground refurbishment and developers S106 contributions worth £243,000.
12 December 2025
Start-up grant opens doors for West Suffolk entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs and newly established businesses in West Suffolk are being given a major boost through a startup grant initiative.
12 December 2025
Warm spaces and additional support for West Suffolk residents this winter
Community activities are being put on across more than 40 warm spaces this winter with West Suffolk Council providing additional support and advice to residents.
12 December 2025
Free activities during school holidays for families who need support
With the school holidays a week away, children from families in need of support can book onto discretionary places for free activities coordinated by West Suffolk Council.
5 December 2025
Adnams to re-open in new Bury St Edmunds shop at The Old Post Office
Adnams has announced it will open the doors to its new Bury St Edmunds store on Wednesday 10 December.
3 December 2025
Operator of illegal caravan park is prosecuted
The operator of an illegal caravan park in Brandon has been ordered to pay more than £1,800 after a successful prosecution by West Suffolk Council.
3 December 2025
Progress at Barley Homes site in Rougham
On Tuesday 2 December Barley Homes representatives welcomed West Suffolk Councillors and Rushbrooke with Rougham Parish Councillors to visit their development, Kingshall Place.
1 December 2025
Check your bin collection days, and check it twice!
West Suffolk Council is calling for Christmas bin-fluencers to share information on bin day changes to make sure family, friends and neighbours don’t miss a collection over the holidays.
25 November 2025
West Suffolk Council and Haverhill Town Council launch engagement events to shape town centre revitalisation
West Suffolk Council are working with Haverhill Town Council to promote and deliver two key initiatives, public realm lighting and town centre wayfinding, as part of a wider regeneration project.
24 November 2025
Adult education centre celebrates a year of successes - Student Mena says the centre ‘is like a second home’
An educational centre in Haverhill is celebrating its first anniversary.