News & Events

Ipswich Central has announced that it is providing the funding to bring in a former government advisor who once tipped the county town as “hot…. seriously hot” as Chair of the Ipswich Vision project.…

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…

We are pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has seven new members and a new observer. Our Chair, Terry Baxter, explains: “Over the last year, we have dramatically expanded our role…

At the weekend, the Prime Minister made a statement to Parliament, confirming the intention for a national lockdown and lasting at least until 2nd December.Our Chair, Terry Baxter, explains what…

As hospitality businesses face uncertainty and confusion over the Government's "10pm curfew" rule on bars, pubs and restaurants; our Chairman Terry Baxter has written to Ipswich MP, Tom Hunt, calling…

Key updates for Ipswich businessesWith the increasing 'R' rate of COVID-19 in the UK and the country's Alert Level moving up to 4; the Government has introduced new laws and restrictions to help…

A £500,000 marketing campaign to extend the holiday season safely in Suffolk and Norfolk begins today (August 28) with the support of all the region’s tourism organisations, local authorities and the…

Our Street Rangers are the eyes and ears of the BID area, helping to make Ipswich more welcoming and aiding businesses with stolen goods and other on-street issues. Their increased training in…

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…

Ipswich Central is delighted to provide the town centre with a real Christmas tree on the Cornhill Square Provided on behalf of town centre businesses, Ipswich Central works with Ipswich Borough…