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Ipswich Central has appointed new board members in the hope of getting support for another five-year term running the town centre.

Ipswich's tourist industry is hoping that people will flock to the area as a staycation destination after the end of lockdown and have launched a new strategy to attract visitors.

Published: 6:00 AM May 27, 2021    Updated: 8:33 AM May 27, 2021 All About Ipswich is hoping to see more events like Maritime Ipswich to attract visitors. - Credit: All About Ipswich The trade body aiming to attract visitors to Ipswich and the surrounding area has launched a new strategy to try to tap into the short-break market in the wake of the Covid pandemic. All About Ipswich, the areas Direct Marketing Organisation (DMO), is hoping that a range of projects will help attract new visitor...

Plans for a more than 400-place primary school and nursery in Ipswich town centre at the former Co-Op site have been submitted by the Government.

Among the concerns were impact on traffic and pollution in the town centre, while others questioned whether the site was suitable and safe for a school. No on-site parking is included in the plans, with cycle and scooter spaces provided instead. Developers hope families would live in the local area and instead walk or cycle to school. Some have also questioned whether the existing building could instead be renovated to save its demolition, although design consultants say it is unsuitable. Ipswi...

The Waterfront is included in the plans to connect Ipswich - Credit: Rachel Edge A public consultation has been launched as part of bold plans to transform Ipswich town centre into a desirable place to live with easy access to all of its major facilities. The Ipswich Vision Partnership - which includes local councils, the towns MP Tom Hunt and business groups - has proposed the "connected town" concept as part of plans to recover from the Covid lockdowns. The partnership is seeking views fro...

The Waterfront is included in the plans to connect Ipswich - Credit: Rachel Edge A public consultation has been launched as part of bold plans to transform Ipswich town centre into a desirable place to live with easy access to all of its major facilities. The Ipswich Vision Partnership - which includes local councils, the towns MP Tom Hunt and business groups - has proposed the "connected town" concept as part of plans to recover from the Covid lockdowns. The partnership is seeking views fro...

"What a huge day this will be for our hospitality workers, who really have worked wonders in difficult conditions. It is a massive day for a sector that has been hit so hard. "I hope they get all the support they deserve – it goes without saying that without our support, this time next year your favourite pub or restaurant might not be there anymore." Jeames Leamon and his mum Tina, who own The Grill at Twenty5 in The Saints - Credit: Archant James Leamon, head chef at The Grill at Twenty5, s...

Contractors move in to start clearing abandoned Waterfront buildings. - Credit: David Vincent Work to clean the inside of two of the largest undeveloped buildings on Ipswich waterfront has started which should allow a full survey to take place and a plan for their future to be drawn up. The former Pauls Silo on St Peters Quay was bought by the borough three years ago - but nothing has happened there since because it was impossible to do a full survey of the building. It stands next to the for...

A similar study by website CV-Library found that East Anglia had the third most vacancies of all UK regions with 5,555 jobs available in the week commencing April 12. According to Ms Magrini, Ipswich is in line with the national picture as to which sectors are recruiting most, despite the prominent role the hospitality industry plays in Suffolk. However, things are not all rosy on the job market. "Ipswich seems to have more job postings than the national average, which is good," she said. "But ...