Which Suffolk council am I in?
Postcode in → the right council for bins, council tax and planning. No account needed.
How to use this tool
- Type your full postcode.
- We’ll show which district or borough covers that address.
- Use the links for bin days, council tax, planning or the council homepage.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Suffolk have so many councils?+
Suffolk County Council runs county-wide services (schools, tips, highways). Bin collections, council tax and most planning sit with five district/borough councils: Ipswich, East Suffolk, West Suffolk, Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Is this the same as the bin day checker?+
Related. This tool tells you which council you are in and links bins, tax and planning. The bin day checker focuses on getting you onto the official collection calendar.
How accurate is the postcode lookup?+
We use the free postcodes.io dataset (Ordnance Survey / ONS boundaries). Boundary houses can be odd — if the result looks wrong, check GOV.UK find your local council.