Ipswich Borough Council

Applications close tomorrow for small businesses in a number of Ipswich shopping parades to apply for up to £5,000 from the Government's Towns Fund to improve the appearance of their shop fronts. The funding can be used to pay for a range of improvements including new signage, redecoration, lighting, level access or new windows and doors. Check eligibility and apply at: https://lnkd.in/e6zuGEJf

The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Elango Elavalakan, will be officially launching the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 2024 tomorrow on the Cornhill. Starting at 12pm, everyone is encouraged to attend the launch and participate in this meaningful cause. The Royal British Legion will have stalls set up throughout the day, where you can purchase poppies and make donations to support this year’s appeal. Read more on this story at: https://lnkd.in/eEwwNFdq #PoppyDay2024

🎉 There’s not long left for small independent businesses in Ipswich to apply for the Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme - worth up to £5,000! The funding aims to help businesses within Shopping Parades in Ipswich to pay for new signage, redecoration, lighting or new windows and doors. Applications close on 7 November 2024. ⏩ For eligibility and further information on to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e6zuGEJf

Calling all businesses in Ipswich 📢 Groundwork East is offering FREE Net Zero support to help businesses understand their carbon footprint and how they can reduce their energy costs and emissions and access grant funding. Suffolk’s local authorities are working together with Groundwork East to offer a range of fully-funded support including carbon footprint calculations, decarbonisation plans, and one-to-one energy advice. This service is available to any business or organisation located within Suffolk. To access this support, please contact netzerosuffolk@groundwork.org.uk or visit https://bit.ly/4eR60p4 Groundwork East is a community and environment charity working across the East of England to change places and lives. We champion practical community action that benefits the natural world, transform unloved green spaces, get people outside enjoying nature and support businesses to reduce their environmental impact. Ipswich Borough Council Suffolk Chamber of Commerce New Anglia Growth Hub Suffolk County Council #NetZero #FreeSupport #Ipswich #SME #GroundworkEast

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: If your organisation is looking to improve support for employees, consider joining the movement towards a more inclusive and empathetic workplace by becoming menopause accredited. This Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace accreditation is another step towards creating a workplace where employees feel heard, supported, and empowered to succeed. By breaking the stigma, promoting inclusivity, and providing the necessary resources, we aim to develop a healthy, compassionate workplace where everyone can thrive. Our menopause awareness plan outlines clear objectives to create an inclusive, open environment where individuals can thrive without barriers. 𝟭. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Menopause has long been a topic shrouded in stigma, often regarded as too personal or taboo to discuss. 𝟮. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Inclusivity lies at the heart of the Council’s workplace culture. This initiative ensures that everyone feels valued and supported. 𝟯. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 For this initiative to succeed, awareness is key. We are committed to raising awareness about menopause symptoms and the organisational support available for employees. Line managers are critical in creating a supportive workplace, so training them is essential.    𝟰. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 Support goes beyond awareness—it’s about creating a network of understanding and shared experiences. 𝟱. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Menopause can sometimes impact health and lead to sickness absence. The Council is focused on ensuring that employees who have been absent due to menopause symptoms feel supported when they return to work. 𝟲. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 To offer clear, accessible support, the Council has introduced menopause guidance for all employees. 𝟳. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Council has introduced menopause champions across the organisation. These champions provide the right support at the right time to employees who may need it.

📣 New Industry members join NAAME's growing team. We are delighted to announce our new Chair, Elliot and Deputy Chair, Andrew to the Greater Ipswich Manufacturing Group. Here's a snippet into their existing roles and organisations... Elliot Leeder, Operations Director at Frugalpac, an innovative, sustainable packaging company based in Ipswich with a global mission to decarbonise the food and drinks industry. Committed to creating and supplying recycled paper-based products and machinery with the lowest carbon footprint that are easily recycled again and don’t need go to landfill. Elliot oversees all Manufacturing, Supply-Chain, and Quality aspects of the business, with an extensive knowledge of Manufacturing, Engineering and Compliance having spent 14 years prior to Frugalpac working in the Aerospace and Automotive industries based in Suffolk to AS, TS & ISO accreditation standards. Elliot is driven by a passion for social responsibility and is committed to the aiding in the protection and expansion of local Engineering and Manufacturing Operations. Andrew Heffer-Lamond, Sales & Project Manager at HF Bond & Co Ltd. Established in 1922, HF Bond & Co Ltd are a general metal fabrication company that services many sectors including energy, petro-chemical, compressed air, defence and automotive. Andy is "a time served manufacturing professional devoted to customer satisfaction through a close post sale relationship. 27 years industry experience from shop floor to senior management, experiencing every part of the operation. Passionate about introducing the next generation of makers into engineering and manufacturing careers through meaningful engagement with schools and colleges.   Proud supporter of UK Manufacturing. Dedicated to customer satisfaction. The Manufacturer TOP100 award winner. Industry Partner, Enterprise Adviser, T Level Ambassador.   Collaboration is key, together we can make engineering and manufacturing shine!" We look forward to working with you both. Special shout out to Paul Bird for his hard work and dedication to the role over the last couple of years. #ukmanufacturing #supportukmfg #industryleaders #manufacturingchampions

Our Housing and Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy consultations close on Tuesday 15 October. If you’re an resident of Ipswich or an interested party, we’d welcome your feedback. You can take part in the surveys by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eEudRDnC

📢 We’re giving small independent businesses in Ipswich shopping parades the opportunity to receive up to £5,000 in Towns Deal funding to improve the appearance of their shop fronts. 💡 The funding could be used to pay for new signage, redecoration, lighting or new windows and doors. Looking to apply? Please visit our website to find out whether your business is eligible: https://lnkd.in/e6zuGEJf

Could you fit the bill as an Ipswich Community Energy Officer? WHHP (Warm Homes Healthy People) is a Suffolk-wide fuel poverty support service hosted by East Suffolk Council. The service has been awarded funding for Ipswich Borough Council to deliver increased support for low income or fuel poor households in this area. So here’s an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Private Sector Housing Team as Ipswich Community Energy Officer. Promote and deliver WHHP services to residents of Ipswich, helping people with grant applications and supporting them to have warmer homes that are cheaper to heat. This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference – ideally with experience in a customer facing environment, working knowledge of the benefits system and basic domestic energy efficiency, plus a caring and empathetic approach when dealing with the personal circumstances of vulnerable clients. Part Time or Full Time (flexible working possible) Fixed term contract until April 2025 Apply at https://lnkd.in/echHzdFe before 11.45 pm, 20 October 2024.

Don't miss your chance to take part in our new housing strategy consultation as well as our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy consultation. You can take part in the consultation until the closing day of Tuesday 15 October. To find out more about the new consultations and to take part in the surveys, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEudRDnC