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.

♻️ Better Recycling for Ipswich ♻️Last week, our Waste & Recycling crews finished their rounds of delivering new, green‑...
01/06/2026

♻️ Better Recycling for Ipswich ♻️

Last week, our Waste & Recycling crews finished their rounds of delivering new, green‑lidded recycling bins and food waste caddies to 68,000 properties across Ipswich including houses, flats, and communal properties.

✅ You can start using your new containers straight away!

❗ Haven’t received yours yet?

- First, check that your property is within the Ipswich Borough Council area (your Council Tax bill will confirm this).

- If it is, and you’re missing bins or have received duplicates, please report it to us online we’ll sort it as a priority.

📦 Got your bins - Check your info pack for what goes where and your collection calendar, or visit: ipswich.gov.uk/BetterRecycling

Let’s all play our part and make Ipswich even better at recycling 💚

🏡 Give wildlife a place to call home this Garden Wildlife Week!Transform your garden into a safe haven by adding:🐦 Bird ...
31/05/2026

🏡 Give wildlife a place to call home this Garden Wildlife Week!

Transform your garden into a safe haven by adding:
🐦 Bird boxes
🦔 Hedgehog houses
🦇 Bat boxes
🐞 Bug hotels

These simple additions provide essential shelter and help local wildlife thrive all year round 🌿

Feeling creative? Why not build your own!
Discover how with our wildlife homes activity pack's https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/wildlife-activity-packs

🪵 Make space for wildlife this Garden Wildlife Week!Why not create a deadwood pile in your garden or even a single hardw...
29/05/2026

🪵 Make space for wildlife this Garden Wildlife Week!

Why not create a deadwood pile in your garden or even a single hardwood log can support a surprising variety of wildlife 🐞🐛

It’s especially important for the stag beetle (as shown in the picture) which is a European protected species that calls Ipswich home. They rely on decaying wood to survive, and your garden could make all the difference ❤️

👉 Find out how to build your own log pile in our wildlife activity pack here https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/wildlife-activity-packs

Crown Car Park external lift is currently out of order.The main exit from the car park can only be accessed via either t...
29/05/2026

Crown Car Park external lift is currently out of order.

The main exit from the car park can only be accessed via either the lift or the stairs.

Until repairs are completed, wheelchair users, those with limited mobility, and anyone using pushchairs will need to use the alternative route via Claude Street new Crown House which offers step free access to the town centre.

Welcome the new Mayor of IpswichAt the Annual Meeting of Ipswich Borough Council yesterday, Wednesday 27 May, the new Ma...
28/05/2026

Welcome the new Mayor of Ipswich

At the Annual Meeting of Ipswich Borough Council yesterday, Wednesday 27 May, the new Mayor of Ipswich for 2026-27 was confirmed as Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne.

During the evening's Mayor Making Ceremony, she was invested with the Chain of Office and Mayoral Robes.

Find out more about Councillor Bruce-Browne, Ipswich Mayor for 2026-27, at: www.ipswich.gov.uk/your-council/mayor/current-mayor-ipswich

Find out more about the role and duties of the town’s Mayor at:
www.ipswich.gov.uk/your-council/mayor/role-mayor

The Deputy Mayor of Ipswich for 2026-27 is Councillor Cathy Frost.

🏠 Your new rights: Renting open to everyone.Private renting is entering a new chapter. Landlords can no longer deny you ...
28/05/2026

🏠 Your new rights: Renting open to everyone.

Private renting is entering a new chapter. Landlords can no longer deny you the chance to rent a suitable home just because you’re on benefits or have children.

🌼 It’s Garden Wildlife Week!Did you know there are 25.8 million gardens in Great Britain covering over 959,000 hectares?...
27/05/2026

🌼 It’s Garden Wildlife Week!

Did you know there are 25.8 million gardens in Great Britain covering over 959,000 hectares? That’s 4.6% of the UK’s land 🌍

Help nature in your garden by making small changes such as
🌳 Planting a native tree
🌸 Sowing some wildflowers
🐦 Installing a bird, bat or bug box

We also have wildlife activity packs to help you discover simple ways to make nature flourish in your garden, check them out here https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/wildlife-activity-packs

Have your say in the next chapter for Ipswich as consultation launches on proposals for a Town Council.Ipswich residents...
27/05/2026

Have your say in the next chapter for Ipswich as consultation launches on proposals for a Town Council.

Ipswich residents, businesses and community organisations are being urged to take part in an important consultation that will help shape how the town is represented and run in the future.
The consultation, which opens today and runs until 9am on the 29 June 2026, builds on strong support from the first phase held last year. During that initial stage, 83% of respondents backed the creation of a town council, with 77% supporting a single council covering the whole of Ipswich.

You can read more and take part in the survey by clicking here: https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/community-governance-review-0

🌞 It’s splash time! 📅From TODAY Monday 25 MayThe popular splash pad in Holywells Park and paddling pool in Bourne Park ...
25/05/2026

🌞 It’s splash time!
📅From TODAY Monday 25 May

The popular splash pad in Holywells Park and paddling pool in Bourne Park reopen for the summer season on this Bank Holiday Monday.

These free play spaces can be enjoyed by children every day 11am to 5pm - from now until early September✳

🍃 Making our Ipswich parks even better places for families to enjoy the outdoors together!

ℹ️ Please help to keep the splash pad and paddling pool open by ensuring:
✅ Children are supervised at all times
✅Little ones wear swim nappies instead of normal ones for safe water play
✅Items such as food, litter, stones are not brought into the area

✳Weather dependent – check our socials for the latest information on the day/s you plan to visit.

Address

Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP12DE

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441473432000

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