25/05/2012
Suffolk is to get two new free schools one for Beccles and one for Saxmundham. They are to be run by the Seckford Foundation, who run Woodbridge School.
Controversial plans for two new free schools in the county have been given government approval. The Seckford Foundation will run the schools for Beccles and Saxmundham. They will open in September.
The new chief executive of Ipswich Hospital has had his first week in the job.
Nigel Beverley has taken on the role on an interim basis Andrew Reed is moving in to a regional role.
The Ipswich and Suffolk Credit Union collection point in Newmarket may have to shut down if it fails to find more volunteers. The community based organisation helps people open savings accounts and lends money to people who may not be able to access High Street finance, including those with poor credit histories.