The South East Area, Ipswich is one of five administrative areas in Ipswich, through which Ipswich Borough Council divides its spending and enables feedback from local residents, businesses and community groups.[1]
The area is composed of three wards, each represented by three councillors. Each ward is also a Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA). As of the 2023 Ipswich Borough Council election, the councillors are as follows:[2]
| Ward | Councillor | Councillor | Councillor | MSOA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough | James Whatling | Lynne Mortimer | Martin Cook | Ipswich 016[3] | |
| Holywells | Nic El-Safty | George Lankester | Cathy Frost | Ipswich 011[4] | |
| Priory Heath | Roxanne Downes | Owen Bartholomew | Ruman Muhith | Ipswich 014[5] |
These Councillors form the South East Area Committee of which George Lankester is the chair. Three Suffolk County Council Councillors are co-opted members of the committee. The divisions they represent are either fully or partially in the South East Area.:
| District | Councillor | |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Division, Suffolk | Elizabeth Harsant | |
| Priory Heath Division, Suffolk | Lucy Smith | |
| St Helen's Division, Suffolk | Elizabeth Johnson |
The area is also covered by a Neighbourhood Watch network which comprises 35 neighbourhood watch schemes.[6]