Suffolk County Council has been awarded £3.7 million to improve cycling, walking and accessibility infrastructure across the county.

Why it matters: The funding will support projects to make travel cleaner, safer and more accessible throughout Suffolk, building on previous successful schemes like those at Ipswich Waterfront.

By the numbers: The funding comprises:

• £0.9 million from Round 5 of the Active Travel Fund
• £2.8 million from the Consolidated Active Travel Fund

The details: The money can be used for multiple infrastructure improvements including:

• Better footpaths and crossing points
• Maintenance of existing walking and cycling infrastructure
• Improved cycle routes
• Traffic calming measures
• Improvements to the Public Rights of Way network
• Rail station access improvements

What they’re saying: “Such schemes are important to the county, making it easier, cleaner and safer for people to get around,” said Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste.

“Cycling, walking and wheeling can help improve our health, whilst also reducing vehicle emissions to improve air quality and protect Suffolk’s environment,” he added.

What’s next: With funding now confirmed, the county council is considering suitable local projects, which will be announced in the coming months.

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Crafters and artists called to help transform The Walk for spring market

We publish the stories that matter and champion everything that’s good about our town – without the ads, popups or tracking13 February, 2025

Local creatives are being sought to contribute handmade bunting and stalls for The Walk’s upcoming spring market.

Why it matters: The market, scheduled for Sunday, 13 April, aims to build on December’s successful Christmas market, that saw thousands of shoppers visit the pretty thoroughfare, and continue revitalising one of Ipswich’s prettiest thoroughfares.

 

• Organisers Threads for All are seeking makers, artists and crafts people to participate as stallholders.
• Creatives are also being called upon to create bunting to make the area “fun and colourful”.
• The event follows December’s Christmas market which brought together 20 local traders, offering craft beer, preserves, fashion, jewellery, arts and crafts.

Behind the initiative: The market is being organised by Will and Jenny, owners of Threads for All, who opened their independent fashion and homeware store in The Walk in late summer 2024.

What they’re saying: “We will try to make it bigger and better than the very successful Christmas one,” said Will Hamer, co-founder of Threads for All.

What’s next: Anyone interested in participating can contact Threads for All through their social media channels, website, or visit the shop directly.

The bottom line: Following the successful Christmas market that showcased The Walk’s potential, organisers are now calling on the local creative community to help deliver an even more ambitious spring event.