Communities and health

Find out how to report anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, how to influence local priorities at Area Committees and how to prepare for an emergency. Also, information on the HEARS personal alarm service, support for parents, a guide to substance misuse services and more.

Births, marriages and deaths

Visit the Suffolk County Council website for information on registering births and deaths, applying for copies of certificates, and arranging civil ceremonies.

Debt

Debt can significantly affect your quality of life, however there are many agencies that can help provide long term solutions to debt and help you manage your finances.

Crucial Crew

Crucial Crew is a national scheme that has been run by Ipswich Borough Council's Community Safety Team since 1994. It is delivered to 10 and 11 year olds from across Ipswich and runs for a fortnight in June every year.

Area Committee funding

Area Committees commission improvement works in local neighbourhoods to improve the life of residents and tackle issues in the area.

Warm Homes Healthy People Project

Suffolk's Warm Homes Healthy People project helps vulnerable people and families make their homes cheaper to heat.

State of Ipswich

The State of Ipswich is a report based on trends and issues from across the town that provide a description about the condition of Ipswich at a particular point in time.

Closed circuit television (CCTV)

CCTV was introduced into Ipswich town centre in 1994. Cameras are monitored from a control room known as the Emergency Services Centre (ESC), which is based in Ipswich Borough Council's headquarters, Grafton House.

Making a request to view CCTV

Under the data protection law, you have a right to see CCTV pictures if you are the subject.

Suffolk Military Covenant

Ipswich Borough Council supports the Suffolk Armed Forces Community Covenant, a mechanism for the community to support the military community and to develop opportunities for shared benefit.