Back in October I witnessed an assault on a young lady on the London Underground. I gave the British Transport Police a statement a couple of days later and included some pictures I took of the unpleasant and violent individual. I understand as a result of my pictures they arrested him. However, the police required… Read more

West Suffolk Council has been working to support our residents and businesses throughout this pandemic, and to date we have administered more than £120m in business grants and rate relief. With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 having an impact on businesses, West Suffolk Council will once again be working to administer further Government support to businesses… Read more

Clare Town Council looks forward to welcoming Community Heartbeat Trust to Clare on Wednesday 16 March 2022 6pm-8pm to lead a defibrillator awareness session at the Old School Community Centre. Community Heartbeat Trust supplied the defibrillator installed at the Stoke Road kiosk just before lockdown. The Community Heartbeat Trust will demonstrate the use of defibrillators and explain… Read more

The planning application for an expansion to HMP Highpoint is now in. Planning application – construction of 3 x 4 storey houseblocks, new pharmacy, property store, healthcare, education/ vocational training, kitchen, commercial workshop and laundry buildings, 3 x MUGA1s and running track, extension to gatehouse and gym within the secure perimeter fence, together with additional… Read more

Big changes are afoot in how our waste is collected. It is likely to mean more bins and kerb side collections. Many of the governments proposals are well intended and designed to reduce landfill. However, West Suffolk council doesn’t send anything to landfill! It will be a great shame if our current successful system is… Read more