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Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Neil MacDonald

    Taking over Debenhams is a big step to helping our high street - OPINION (opens the original)

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    I am delighted that Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has acquired Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building on the Cornhill. This is a statement of our commitment to revitalise Ipswich town centre. The building has been a long-standing eyesore in the town centre since the closure of Debenhams in 2021. The acquisition gives the Council control of this strategically important site in the heart of the town centre. This Council has already invested significantly in improving the town centre, bringi

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Neil MacDonald

    How taking over 'eyesore' Debenhams could help revive Ipswich's high street (opens the original)

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    Ipswich Borough Council leader Neil MacDonald writes a weekly column to share his opinion about topics affecting Ipswich. This week he writes about how the council's takeover of the former Debenhams building could be a big step to helping the town's high street. I am delighted that Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has acquired Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building on the Cornhill. This is a statement of our commitment to revitalise Ipswich town centre. The building has been a long-standing

  3. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Neil MacDonald

    All the major projects in the works to transform a Suffolk town centre (opens the original)

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    Neil MacDonald, Labour leader of Ipswich Borough Council, writes an opinion column for the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star. His column this week focuses on the new projects launched across Ipswich to make the town a better place to live and visit. Ipswich town centre is the top priority for the Labour-run Borough Council, reflecting what residents consistently tell us on the doorstep. After years of concern about the decline of high streets across the country, Ipswich is now seeing rea

  4. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Neil MacDonald

    Striving to make town centre more welcoming (opens the original)

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    Ipswich town centre is the top priority for the Labour-run Borough Council, reflecting what residents consistently tell us on the doorstep. After years of concern about the decline of high streets across the country, Ipswich is now seeing real, visible progress. A series of major projects are underway to improve safety, accessibility and the overall experience for people who live, work and spend time in the town. Together, these investments are designed to create a greener, more welcoming and be

  5. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · Neil MacDonald

    Pride at Green Flag awards for four Ipswich parks (opens the original)

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    I’m sure everyone in the town, and beyond, loves our parks and I’m sure are incredibly proud that four parks have achieved Green Flag status. This prestigious accreditation reflects the dedication and hard work of the Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) parks teams, along with volunteers and community groups who help care for these valued green spaces throughout the year. Bourne Park, Chantry Park, Christchurch Park and Holywells Park in Ipswich were awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achi

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