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Plans to convert four-bedroom house into six-bedroom HMO submitted

Mar 29, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

28 Grove Lane, where a six-bedroom HMO could be created (Image: Google Maps) An application to convert a house into a six bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO) have been submitted to Ipswich Borough Council. The application submitted by Allbon Homes Limited at 28 Grove Lane will also see three parking spaces for vehicles and six cycles spaces created, if the scheme is given the green light.
Broomhill Pool Trust 'extremely concerned' by last-minute project hold-up

Mar 28, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Mark Ling at Broomhill pool, pictured in 2013 (Image: Lucy Taylor/Archant) The chair of the Broomhill Pool Trust has said that he is concerned that a last-minute hold up could delay the redevelopment of the lido in Ipswich. Mark Ling said that one of the stakeholders the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF) was performing due diligence on another investor Dartford-based leisure company Fusion Lifestyle.
Ipswich woman battling MS hails the effects of medical cannabis

Mar 28, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Deborah Potts from Ipswich, who has been using medical cannabis. (Image: Releaf) A former army nurse from Ipswich has hailed the positive impact medical cannabis has had during her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Deborah Potts, 60, has spent more than three years battling the condition that has left her in constant debilitating pain and caused her to have frequent falls.
Lloyds Avenue 'may not be appropriate' for electric vehicle taxi charging

Mar 28, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Mo Ali(inset) has argued that Lloyds Avenue could be a suitable taxi EV charging site. (Image: Shikhar Talwar/ Danny Lawson/ PA Wire Danny) Lloyds Avenue may not be an "appropriate location" for electric vehicle (EV) taxi charging according to Ipswich Borough Council.
Ipswich foodbank founder says demand has increased since welfare cuts announcement

Mar 28, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Maureen Reynel MBE, founder and chief executive of FIND (Image: Charlotte Bond, Archant) The boss of an Ipswich foodbank has warned that the government's announcement of welfare cuts had already led to an increase in people using the service. Maureen Reynel MBE, founder and chief executive of FIND (Families in Need) said that people were "panicking" after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that she intended to trim £5billion from the welfare bill.
Ipswich council deny they blocked Ed Sheeran's Toys R Us music conversion plans

Mar 27, 2025 | eadt.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Colin Kreidewolf has denied that Ed Sheeran made a bid to buy the former Toys R Us building. (Image: Charlotte Bond/ Ella Calver/ Newsquest) Ed Sheeran was not denied permission to turn the former Toys R Us building at Copdock into a music centre, according to Ipswich Borough Council. Colin Kreidewolf, Labour councillor for Westgate who is also chair of Ipswich Borough Assets which owns the former Toys R Us site, described the claim as a "rumour".
Ipswich council deny they blocked Ed Sheeran's Toys R Us music conversion plans

Mar 27, 2025 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Colin Kreidewolf has denied that Ed Sheeran made a bid to buy the former Toys R Us building. (Image: Charlotte Bond/ Ella Calver/ Newsquest) Ed Sheeran was not denied permission to turn the former Toys R Us building at Copdock into a music centre, according to Ipswich Borough Council. Colin Kreidewolf, Labour councillor for Westgate who is also chair of Ipswich Borough Assets which owns the former Toys R Us site, described the claim as a "rumour".
Toothless in Suffolk co-founder 'dismayed and frustrated' by minister's meeting snub

Mar 26, 2025 | eadt.co.uk | Sean Meleady

The co-founder of Toothless in Suffolk and Toothless in England has expressed his frustration after care minister Stephen Kinnock cancelled a meeting with him at short notice. Mark Jones, of Felixstowe, campaigns for improved access to NHS dentistry across Suffolk and the country as a whole. He was due to meet Mr Kinnock to discuss the lack of access to NHS dentists and the government's commitment to improve the situation.
Opposition bid to 'call in' Suffolk County Council's library decision rejected

Mar 26, 2025 | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Protesters outside Endeavour House last week before councillors voted to take libraries back in-house. Sandy Martin (inset top) and Simon Harley (inset bottom). (Image: Labour Party/ Green, Lib Dem and Independent Group/ Newsquest Green) An attempt by the official opposition at Suffolk County Council to 'call in' the decision by the council's cabinet to bring the county's library service back in-house has been rejected.
Opposition bid to 'call in' Suffolk County Council's library decision rejected

Mar 26, 2025 | eadt.co.uk | Sean Meleady

Protesters outside Endeavour House last week before councillors voted to take libraries back in-house. Sandy Martin (inset top) and Simon Harley (inset bottom). (Image: Labour Party/ Green, Lib Dem and Independent Group/ Newsquest Green) An attempt by the official opposition at Suffolk County Council to 'call in' the decision by the council's cabinet to bring the county's library service back in-house has been rejected.