Ipswich Borough Council

Ipswich Borough Council Official page of Ipswich Borough Council Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk with a population of around 140,000.

Ipswich Borough Council looks after all major council services within the town boundaries.

ℹ️ Our Shopmobility Centre in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre will remain closed today.This is due to the current closu...
01/09/2026

ℹ️ Our Shopmobility Centre in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre will remain closed today.

This is due to the current closure of both the Buttermarket Shopping Centre and its car park due to unforeseen circumstances.

We're sorry for any inconvenience to our Shopmobility customers and look forward to welcoming them back as soon as possible.

☀️ Summer may be coming to an end, but there's still time for one more splash!Enjoy a final visit to the Splash Pad in H...
01/09/2026

☀️ Summer may be coming to an end, but there's still time for one more splash!

Enjoy a final visit to the Splash Pad in Holywells Park before it's closed for the season.

📅 Last day of play: Sunday 6 September 2026

😞 We're sorry that the paddling pool in Bourne Park has already closed, due to circumstances beyond our control.

Thank you to everyone who has visited this summer. We hope you've had fun making memories with family and friends.

ℹ️ CLOSED TODAYOur Shopmobility Centre in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre will not be open today, Friday 28 August.This...
28/08/2026

ℹ️ CLOSED TODAY

Our Shopmobility Centre in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre will not be open today, Friday 28 August.

This is due to the current closure of both the Buttermarket Shopping Centre and its car park due to unforeseen circumstances.

We're sorry for any inconvenience to our Shopmobility customers and look forward to welcoming them back as soon as possible.

Bourne Park Paddling Pool UpdateThursday 27 August 2026 Vandalism and anti-social behaviour overnight has resulted in br...
27/08/2026

Bourne Park Paddling Pool Update
Thursday 27 August 2026

Vandalism and anti-social behaviour overnight has resulted in broken beer bottles being found around the paddling pool, including pieces of glass in the water itself.

To ensure everyone’s safety, the paddling pool now needs to be drained to allow for a full inspection and clean-up.

Holywells Park splash pad will remain open, weather permitting, but due to current water restrictions, Bourne paddling pool will not be refilled.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding while we carry out the necessary safety measures.

A special moment in Christchurch Park as Ipswich's third Legend on the Bench is installed. 💙Made possible through the su...
27/08/2026

A special moment in Christchurch Park as Ipswich's third Legend on the Bench is installed. 💙

Made possible through the support of a local family, the bench provides a place for reflection, connection and support and includes a QR code linking to mental health services.

Located near the Mansion Lawn, this is the third Legend on the Bench in Ipswich, joining others in Bourne Park and Chantry Park.

Read more: https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/ipswich-newsroom/2026/special-moment-christchurch-park-ipswichs-third-legend-bench-installed

Could you be the café operator at the reimagined Ipswich Museum?A new chapter is coming to one of Suffolk's most histori...
26/08/2026

Could you be the café operator at the reimagined Ipswich Museum?

A new chapter is coming to one of Suffolk's most historic cultural destinations and we're looking for an ambitious café operator to be part of it.

Ipswich Museum is reopening in 2027 following a major redevelopment, creating a vibrant new destination for culture, learning, events and community activity.

The café opportunity includes:

- Up to 54 indoor covers
- Potential for 20 terrace covers
- A prominent High Street location
- Opportunities to cater for museum events and private functions
- Flexible fit out options
- A diverse potential visitor and local customer base

We're looking for an operator who can create a distinctive food and drink offer that works not only for museum visitors, but as a destination café in its own right.

Could this be your next venture?

Find out more and register your interest: https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/business/cafe-operator-opportunity-reimagined-ipswich-museum

🗓️ There's just one week left to tell us what matters most to you for Ipswich. Our Local Plan Scoping Consultation close...
26/08/2026

🗓️ There's just one week left to tell us what matters most to you for Ipswich.

Our Local Plan Scoping Consultation closes next Wednesday, 2 September.

As we prepare for a new Ipswich Local Plan, we're asking residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on topics including:

🏠 New homes
🌳 Parks and green spaces
🚶 Walking and cycling routes
💼 Jobs and business growth
🏢 Community facilities
🌍 Climate change and sustainability

Your ideas and feedback will help shape the priorities for the next stages of the Local Plan and the future of Ipswich.

Have your say today: https://tr.ee/95fWpN
Find out more: https://tr.ee/jSM9Mv

🌧️ Our splash pad and paddling pool will be closed tomorrow.With stormy weather forecast for tomorrow, we've taken the d...
25/08/2026

🌧️ Our splash pad and paddling pool will be closed tomorrow.

With stormy weather forecast for tomorrow, we've taken the decision to close the water play areas in Bourne Park and Holywells Park for the safety of our visitors.

We're sorry for any inconvenience and hope to welcome you back when the weather improves.

🎉 What a fantastic day at our Totally Local Event in Chantry Park this weekend!Thank you to everyone who joined us to co...
24/08/2026

🎉 What a fantastic day at our Totally Local Event in Chantry Park this weekend!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to connect with local services, community organisations and neighbours. It was great to see so many tenants and residents getting involved and discovering the support and services available in their local area.

The event showcased the spirit of Ipswich’s community!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, as well as our teams and community partners who helped make the day such a success.

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Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP12DE

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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