Free compost bins and worm farms to help Ipswich households cut waste Published on 08 May 2026 Ipswich households can access free compost bins and worm farms under a new Ipswich City Council Organics at Home initiative aimed at reducing the amount of household waste sent to landfill. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Almost 35,000 people get moving with Active and Healthy Program Published on 02 April 2026 Ipswich City Council’s Active and Healthy Program goes from strength to strength with a new report revealing it attracted almost 35,000 participants. Tagged as: , Council services, Sport
New look Redbank Plaza Library ready to dazzle customers Published on 26 March 2026 The newly refurbished Redbank Plaza Library is now jam packed with new features, more space and an Ipswich Libraries first which are all set to dazzle customers new and returning. Tagged as: , Council services
Decades of Ipswich history unlocked with digitisation Published on 03 March 2026 Decades of Ipswich City Council history are now available to new generations of residents, with historical council meeting minutes digitised from the very birth of the city onwards. Tagged as: , Corporate, Council services
Park smarter in Ipswich with new meters marking time Published on 26 February 2026 Ipswich motorists will no longer have to pay-and-display for on-street parking as council prepares to replace 112 legacy parking meters in the city centre with 90 brand new smart meters. Tagged as: , Corporate, Council services
Ipswich on the GO as residents embrace green bin Published on 24 February 2026 Ipswich residents have helped divert almost 10,000 tonnes of green waste from landfill in just six months of using their green-lidded garden organics (GO) bins. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Ipswich City Council meetings set for 2026 Published on 16 January 2026 Ipswich residents can engage in the decision-making process regarding council strategies, policies and services as both observers and contributors to Ipswich City Council public meetings, with the calendar for meetings in 2026 released. Tagged as: , Corporate, Council services
Council’s free pool day sure to make a splash on Australia Day Published on 16 January 2026 An Australia Day tradition returns to Ipswich this year, with residents able to beat the heat for free at all Ipswich City Council-owned swim centres. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Council services, Sport
Council adopts new strategy for traineeships and apprenticeships Published on 19 December 2025 Ipswich City Council has adopted a smarter, more flexible approach to managing traineeships and apprenticeships through a new agreement signed this week. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Council services
Council closures over Christmas and New Year Published on 11 December 2025 Ipswich City Council’s essential services such as its emergency call centre and residential bin collections will continue to operate during the Christmas and New Year period, with other services going on a short break. Tagged as: , Council services