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Council fears ‘breakneck speed’ of decision for large solar farm plans

Council fears ‘breakneck speed’ of decision for large solar farm plans

Council fears ‘breakneck speed’ of decision for large solar farm plans

A council is urging communities to ‘act quickly’ in opposing plans for a massive 1,500-acre solar farm in north Suffolk.


Town council announces tax increase

Town council announces tax increase

Town council announces tax increase

Diss Town Council has agreed a budget for its upcoming financial year, with a 4.79 per cent increase for to the town’s taxpayers.


Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

A decision on the future of Diss Youth and Community Centre is set to be put on hold – until plans for a wider development are finalised.


Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

A new investigation has revealed the amount that Norfolk and Suffolk’s county councils have spent on pothole repairs and compensation.


Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

A bid to turn an historic village pub into a home has been dismissed by the planning inspectorate.


Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

Concerns have been raised as rising energy developments and connections to the National Grid could harm communities and the environment.


Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Delighted staff at a popular steam museum are overjoyed after being awarded a grant for £429,719.


Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

A town centre council information hub in Diss has closed to the public.


“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

Critics of a new leisure centre in Diss have called on a council to deliver something the town can be proud of.


Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

County leaders have revealed devolution plans for a single Suffolk authority.


Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

A Norfolk council spent more than £55,000 on its ill-fated plans to introduce car parking charges.


Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

Proposals for 40 new homes behind a town’s former railway station have re-emerged.


Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

A campaign against a pylon scheme has asked an energy regulator to “step up to the plate”, after accusing it of failing to scrutinise the plans.


Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

It is time to pay police officers properly for their hard work and the risks they face, according to a body representing staff.


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