Plans submitted for new cafe franchise at former Grimwades store in Ipswich
A planning application for a new cafe franchise has been submitted for the long-empty former Grimwades building in Ipswich. Ipswich Borough Council bought the building on the Cornhill in April after it had been left vacant for the last 13 years. Jamaica Blue, a casual dining cafe franchise, has now submitted a planning application for […]
Work starts on revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre
The Regent Theatre in Ipswich has shut its doors as work on its £3.45 million makeover gets underway. The project, led by Ipswich Borough Council, will see the Grade II-listed venue upgraded and modernised, improving the front of house facilities. Customers with accessibility needs will have better access to the building through the new entrance, […]
Multi-million-pound Portman Road masterplan set for approval
Plans for a new multi-million-pound aquatics centre in Portman Road are set to be approved when they are outlined to Ipswich Borough Council’s planning committee next week. The plans, first submitted in early 2024, would see an aquatics centre complete with pools, water flumes, a gym and fitness facilities built on the existing car park […]
Bronze Age settlement discovered during Ipswich construction works
A 3,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement has been uncovered during works to build a new link road in Ipswich. Archaeologists made the incredible discovery while developing the new road at the end of Europa Way in the west of the town, connecting Sproughton Road to Bramford Road. Discoveries included the postholes of two roundhouses, numerous four […]
Plans for Ipswich Town’s £30 million redevelopment of training ground are approved
Ipswich Town Football Club has announced plans for the £30 million redevelopment of its Playford Road training ground have been approved. The project is set to take around 14 months to complete and includes the creation of a state-of-the-art first-team building, along with a refurbished and extended building for the Academy and Women’s teams. Work […]
