Mid Suffolk District Council is turning that model on its head with the launch of our new £18m Stowmarket Innovation Gateway, which we officially opened at Gateway 14. The centre has been delivered thanks to £16.6m funding from Freeport East, with the remainder funded by Mid Suffolk District Council. We’re also delighted to welcome Coffee & More as café operator – a local Suffolk business that uses locally sourced ingredients. The Stowmarket Innovation Gateway is creating an environment where ideas can flourish, ambitious businesses can grow, and communities can benefit from high-value jobs and investment. Cllr Andy Mellen is the Green leader of Mid Suffolk District Council.