Ipswich Borough Council

It was great to bring together property professionals from across the region yesterday to discuss the vision for Ipswich town centre and take part in an interactive transformation workshop. Hearing the ambitions and ideas from those shaping our environment was truly inspiring. These conversations are vital in ensuring collaborative, forward thinking regeneration that benefits businesses, residents, and visitors in Ipswich. We’re committed to listening, learning, and taking action from these sessions. Working with key stakeholders to drive economic growth and investment in our town. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to those within Ipswich Borough Council who led this session! Looking forward to the next steps in building a thriving future for Ipswich. #InvestIpswich #EconomicGrowth #TownCentreVision #PropertyDevelopment #Ipswich

Ready for a new career opportunity? If you are, we’re hiring! We have several fantastic roles available right now: 🔹 Finance and Systems Officer (Theatres): https://lnkd.in/eqzJ7sBz 🔹 Tenant Participation Officer : https://lnkd.in/eR9jV_eT 🔹 Revenues Collection Officer : https://lnkd.in/ec-KgiuG 🔹 Treasury Team Leader : https://lnkd.in/edFSnF_5 🔹 Senior Community Participation Officer: https://lnkd.in/eszGT725 All of these roles offer the chance to make a real impact. So if you or someone you know fits the bill then click on the links above. Apply now or share this with your network! #Hiring #JobOpportunities #CareerGrowth #Ipswichjobs #localgovernment

There’s still time to get your tickets for the Mayor’s Charity Ball! Join Mayor Elango Elavalakan at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on Friday 21 March to raise funds for Cancer Support Suffolk and Genesis Orwell Mencap. With great food, entertainment and dancing, there will be lots to enjoy while fundraising for two excellent local charities. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e2U6sSPg

It's Friday! We wanted to share what an incredible day we had yesterday at Arlingtons, Ipswich, for From Surviving to Thriving: The High Street Revolution! Industry experts shared game-changing insights on transforming our town centres: Scott Russell took us through his entrepreneurial journey and innovative approach to recruitment. Nana Parry & Joshua McGovern from www.mycluso.com wowed us with AI powered voice surveys, redefining customer feedback. In a dynamic Q&A, Robert Clasper from JCDecaux and our very own Assistant Director of Communities Kate Price explored how digital hubs can boost community engagement. Attendees also got hands-on with the latest in digital engagement at the Innovation Showcase in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre, featuring: 🔹 Urban Tech Creative and their ‘phygital’ retail experience 🔹 theImmersive Xperience showcasing Proto Luma’s AI-driven data insights 🔹 Zubr bringing history to life with augmented reality heritage binoculars We want to say a huge thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us! The future of our high street is bright, let’s keep the momentum going! If you attended, let us know what you thought. #Ipswich #Ipswichthrive #Business #Highstreet

NO COMPELLING CASE FOR A MEGA COUNCIL IN SUFFOLK The Leaders of the County’s five district and borough councils have responded to the decision by Suffolk County Council to submit interim proposals for a single unitary authority, as part of the Local Government Review process. Cllr Deborah Saw (Babergh District Council), Cllr Caroline Topping (East Suffolk Council), Cllr Neil MacDonald (Ipswich Borough Council), Cllr Andy Mellen (Mid Suffolk District Council) and Cllr Cliff Waterman (West Suffolk Council) said: "Any case for a huge and remote ‘mega council’, delivering services to three-quarters of a million people across a vast geographical area, is no more compelling today than it was when it was first announced. "Leadership would be more remote and distant, not stronger, with a real risk that communities feel ignored and unconnected from their representatives. A multi-unitary solution for Suffolk would address these concerns head on, providing meaningful democratic representation which enables communities and economies to thrive. "Keeping local government truly local will ensure that our communities are heard, and their needs are met effectively. Only our proposals can meet the government’s criteria to deliver financial sustainability, drive better outcomes, find tailored local solutions, create efficient services, economic growth and strong community engagement; all thanks to unitary structures that are big enough to deliver but close enough to care and connect. "This is a critically important generational change to the way local government and services are delivered, and our proposals - which recognise the county’s diversity - are far more fit for the future than unimaginative plans which amount to little more than simply bolting all council services together.” The district and borough councils will be holding meetings next week before submitting their own, final interim report to the Government ahead of its 21 March deadline.

🅿️ The benefits of convenient parking for your employees – now available at Crown Street Car Park! For many businesses in Ipswich, providing reliable and secure parking for employees can be a challenge. A long commute, unpredictable parking availability, or costly alternatives can add unnecessary stress to the workday. At Ipswich Borough Council, we understand that convenience, security, and cost-efficiency matter when it comes to workplace parking. That’s why we’re offering Long Stay Season Tickets at Crown Street Car Park – a smart solution for businesses looking to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity. Why parking close to work matters • Reduced stress & better Punctuality – employees who have parking don’t need to worry about finding a space or running late due to last-minute parking struggles. A smooth start to the working day. • Increased employee satisfaction & retention – a parking perk can make a real difference in job satisfaction. • Cost-effective for businesses – instead of reimbursing daily parking costs, businesses can save money with our season ticket pricing, offering parking for less than £6 per day! Long-Stay Season Tickets – how it works Ipswich Borough Council now offers business-exclusive season tickets for Crown Street Car Park. Here’s why it’s a great option: • Exclusive for businesses operating within a short distance of Crown Street Car Park – purchase season tickets for your employees • Flexible usage – allocate tickets to employees as needed (free or recharged) • Convenient access – entry from 7.30am (Mon-Fri), exit anytime • Great value – Just £1,403 per year (less than £6 per day!) Limited availability – secure your spaces today! Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and a waiting list will be in place once they are filled. Get in touch to secure your tickets or find out more by emailing permit.team@ipswich.gov.uk Make parking one less thing for your employees to worry about! #Ipswich #BusinessParking #LongStayParking #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceBenefits #IpswichCouncil

🏓 What a fantastic start to #IpswichThrive Business Week! 🎉 The Ping into Business event was a smashing success, bringing together local professionals for a unique blend of networking and table tennis! 🏓💼 A huge thank you to Table Tennis England for creating such a fun and engaging experience. But this is just the beginning! There are still plenty of exciting events happening throughout the week designed to help businesses connect, grow, and thrive. 📅 Check out the full programme and sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eExTC7bf Let’s keep the momentum going! Who’s joining us for the next event? #IpswichThrive #BusinessWeek2025 #IpswichBusiness

If you're free tomorrow (Wednesday 12 March), don't forget the Ipswich Jobs & Careers Fair is on at the Town Hall & Corn Exchange from 10am to 1pm. This free event is your chance to explore different industries, connect with local employers, discover job openings, and learn about training opportunities. 🔗 See details at: https://lnkd.in/eMuGVw9g

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 "𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱" Creating more than one unitary council in Suffolk is vital to deliver effective and efficient services that communities want and need, while making sure local people have their say. This is the conclusion of the county’s district and borough council leaders, who have united against a proposal for one unitary council to deliver services for the whole of Suffolk – which they say would be too large to work effectively and too remote for local residents to be heard. Councillor Neil MacDonald, Leader of Ipswich Borough Council, said: "Keeping local government truly local is essential to ensuring that our communities are heard, and their needs are met effectively. One single unitary council for Suffolk would be too remote, making it harder for residents to have their say and for services to be shaped around the unique needs of different areas. Multiple unitaries is the right solution for keeping decision-making close to the people it affects and ensuring that local knowledge drives the delivery of services. “The Government has set clear criteria for local government reorganisation, including the need for financial sustainability, efficient service delivery, economic growth, and strong community engagement. Our approach meets these requirements by creating unitary authorities that are large enough to be financially stable but small enough to maintain close ties with residents and businesses. With an average population in line with existing unitary councils across the country, this model will ensure that services remain effective, responsive, and tailored to local needs. “Consultation, conversations, and council meetings will be vital as we shape the future of local government in Suffolk. We must get this right, so that our communities thrive, our businesses grow, and our residents receive the services they need in a way that works best for them.” Read more on this story: https://lnkd.in/eGPHrdvk

Today marks the start of the first ever Ipswich Thrive: Business Week! We’re delighted to have so many local businesses involved and we’re looking forward to meeting and connecting with more business-people in Ipswich through the events we have planned. Tim Robinson, Chief Operations Officer at Tech East, said: “It’s really positive to bring the business community together to celebrate and showcase what's going on in and around Ipswich and thinking about what the future may hold. “It’s a great opportunity to network, to make new partners and contacts.” Check out all of the great events and book your place, you won't want to miss them 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7nbwB_G #IpswichThrive #BusinessWeek2025 #IpswichBusiness