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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 area's Direct Marketing Organisation (DMO), is hoping that a range of projects will help attract new visitors to the area. Hotels,  restaurants, and attractions have been badly hit by the pandemic - but wit...

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. Ipswich Vision chair Terry Hunt has voiced his support for the plans - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown Terry Hun...