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"City Status: Ipswich should wholeheartedly be behind a bid." Our CEO Sophie Alexander-Parker comments on the launch of our new city status engagement project: Future City Ipswich "But first we…

Prof. Dave Muller, Chair of All About Ipswich, and our CEO Sophie Alexander-Parker, provide an update the work All About Ipswich to doing to support local businesses and develop the visitor economy…

Ipswich Central joins national #BusinessSOS campaign lobbying for more government support for businesses through the cost of living crisis. The newly formed #BusinessSOS campaign, founded by over…

Joining our Board are Nick Denny, Joint Chief Executive of East of England Co-operative Society and Elma Glasgow, PR specialist and Co-Director of Aspire Black Suffolk. The two new members are an…

Ipswich Central's ‘Connected Town’ area and concept has been chosen to participate in a pilot scheme for Community Improvement Districts (CIDs). Power to Change, a Charitable Trust created in 2015…

In preparation of the upcoming Jubilee celebrations in Ipswich, we are inviting local residents to submit artworks that celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign that will be used in a window display on…

A welcome boost for Ipswich Vision’s ‘Connected Town’ plans with development of 62 new town centre homes. Site works have begun on 62 new retirement homes in the heart of Ipswich. The new…

We are grateful for the opportunity to formally respond to the consultation on the future use of Upper Brook Street in Ipswich. Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID)…

The results of a new survey reveals that a majority of businesses and residents aged 60 or under support the concept of the town becoming a city. Our Chief Executive, Paul Clement, calls here for a…

Our Chief Executive, Paul Clement, shares his thoughts: Last week, the government announced that, to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, it was inviting applications from towns…

Ipswich Central aims to transform the town centre into a 'Connected Town'. creating a place that connects business, culture, sports, faith, arts, education, health, and community; all within a…

The eyes and ears of the town centre. From recovering stolen goods, deterring crime and liaising with Police, to welcoming visitors, supporting businesses and working with events; the Street Ranger…

The official visitor brand for Ipswich. Promoting the town and local businesses is a big part of what we do at Ipswich Central. To help us do that, we have a dedicated visitor website and consumer…