Why a Bury St Edmunds Garden, Especially in an Urban Area, Benefits Wildlife, Biodiversity, and Property Value
Gardening is more than just a pleasant pastime; it plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, especially in urban areas where green spaces are scarce. As one of the GardeningDiary.co.uk team said, “A well-maintained garden can also add significant value to your property”. In this article, Gardening Diary explore how urban gardens contribute to wildlife […]
Modernising East Anglia’s Property Market: Faster Sales, Lower Costs, and Greater Certainty
Homebuyers and sellers across East Anglia are set to benefit from government plans to modernise the property market, reducing delays and cutting costs for those navigating the process. The initiative aims to tackle inefficiencies that often lead to collapsed transactions, providing much-needed certainty for those looking to move. Currently, property transactions in the UK take […]
Leaders React to Devolution Plans Amidst Concerns From Bury St Edmunds Residents Over Waste and Accountability
Suffolk council leaders have responded to the Government’s devolution plans, but taxpayers are left questioning whether this will bring any real benefits or simply repeat past failures of expensive restructuring. Yesterday afternoon, Angela Rayner MP, the Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed that Suffolk will be fast-tracked to replace district and borough councils with a unitary authority. […]
Concerned Bury St Edmunds Residents Demand Immediate Action to Prevent Chaos on Local Roads
As a resident of Bury St Edmunds, I am deeply worried about the upcoming roadworks on the A134 Sicklesmere Road and the inevitable chaos they will bring to our already strained local roads. The planned works, led by Hopkins Homes as part of their Abbots Vale development, will force traffic onto alternative routes, and we, […]
Simplifying Bury St Edmunds Property Values
Marham Park Bury St Edmunds shop update as deal falls through
Work on a long-awaited shop on a Bury St Edmunds estate could begin as early as next year as the owner has now revealed a previous deal has fallen through. FPC (Marham Park) Ltd said it has been “trying to negotiate a deal” with a stakeholder for the building of a new convenience store off Crosses Link […]
What does the Budget mean for the Housing Market in Bury St Edmunds?
As we assess the latest UK Budget’s implications for the housing market, the biggest impact may arise from changes planned in prior Budgets rather than any new announcements. While recent measures have focused on adding a 2% surcharge for additional property purchases—significant for landlords and those with multiple properties—the broader market will also experience increases […]
Councils Raise Alarm as Suffolk’s Housing Targets Skyrocket
Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]
Reimagining Goodfellows: A Sustainable Past Meets a Vision for the Future in Bury St Edmunds
The Goodfellows site in Bury St Edmunds has been a symbol of both sustainable innovation and unfortunate challenges. Originally constructed in 2008 by Havebury Housing, the timber-framed block of 12 eco-friendly flats received much praise, even winning the prestigious RIBA East Sustainability Award and the Suffolk Association of Architects Design Award in 2009. Despite its […]
New David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds Marham Park to open December 2024
A long-awaited health and fitness club will open its doors this December, it has been revealed. David Lloyd Clubs has announced its new Bury St Edmunds facility on the Marham Park estate will be opening to the public in less than four months’ time. Kristen Westwood, new general manager at David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds, said: […]