Business Awards 2023

Monday 26 June 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Bury Free Press Business Awards with West Suffolk Council proudly sponsoring the Investing in West Suffolk Award.  Make sure you cast your vote before 15 August 2023.


Suffolk Day 2023

Tuesday 20 June 2023

We are joining our communities and businesses across Suffolk to celebrate Suffolk Day. Our Leader Cllr Cliff Waterman explains why its such a special day and especially why West Suffolk is a great place to live and do business.


College hosts careers event for primary schools in Haverhill and Cambridge

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Over 200 youngsters from five primary schools in Haverhill and Cambridge took part in one of the only careers events for younger (Year 2, aged 6-7) primary school children in the country on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 May 2023.


West Suffolk Business Festival 2023

Tuesday 2 May 2023

The eastern regions leading business festival returns in 2023 for the 13th successive year.


Additional funding to support West Suffolk start ups

Wednesday 15 March 2023

West Suffolk Council have partnered with MENTA to deliver free start up business support within the district.


Calling West Suffolk businesses – have your say on the Norfolk and Suffolk Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP)

Wednesday 1 March 2023

The Norfolk and the Suffolk Chambers of Commerce are working with the Department for Education (DfE) to put employers at the heart of the skills agenda with the launch of the Norfolk and Suffolk Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP)


Funding boost for Bury St Edmunds and Beyond and Discover Newmarket

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Bury St Edmunds and Beyond and Discover Newmarket are to receive funding to deliver digital campaigns to attract visitors to the towns and surrounding areas.


Makers Markets 2023

Tuesday 28 February 2023

The popular monthly Makers Markets will be returning to Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket from March.


Screen Suffolk shines a light on the screen industry in the county

Wednesday 22 February 2023

Screen Suffolk has signed a new five-year contract to deliver the Film Office service in the county on behalf of Suffolk County Council, West Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Babergh and Mid Suffolk Council, and East Suffolk Council.


Funding boost for youth employment

Tuesday 21 February 2023

A joint initiative focused on youth employment for 16-24 year olds has been launched in Suffolk.