East Suffolk Council is responding to the new measures, laid down by the Prime Minister, relating to COVID-19 and is taking steps to ensure critical services are maintained.
Read more about "East Suffolk responds to new COVID-19 measures"...In a joint statement, Leader of Suffolk County Council, Cllr Matthew Hicks and Leader of East Suffolk Council, Cllr Steve Gallant said: “Both Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council absolutely agree that this is the right decision for EDF Energy to take at this moment in time. We believe there is no other choice for them to take during such a difficult time for us all as we focus on fighting the effect of Covid-19 across Suffolk.
Read more about "Joint Statement on behalf of Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council in reaction to EDF Energy’s decision to delay their Sizewell C application for a Development Consent Order"...An initiative providing practical support to the fishing industry across the country has launched a scheme specifically to help those in the East of England.
Read more about "New scheme launched to support fishing industry during pandemic"...Residents in East Suffolk are invited to have their say on a new dog control order requiring dogs to be kept on leads in certain places within the district.
Read more about "Have your say on proposed dog control order"...The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities - seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats.
Read more about "Vote for your favourite scenes of Felixstowe"...The Gateway to Homechoice scheme has been temporarily suspended in a response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read more about "Gateway to Homechoice scheme suspended"...Status: Approved 30 March 2020
Read more about "Walberswick neighbourhood area"...The Hidden Needs grant programme, developed by the former East Suffolk Partnership, previously focussed on older people and families with limited access to resources. Given the wide reach of the Covid-19 pandemic across the population, these criteria have now been updated to reflect any/all age groups in East Suffolk experiencing loneliness or isolation.
Read more about "Hidden Needs grant programme"...The impact of recent changes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been widespread and CIL is an area of statutory council business which has been affected during this period. With the announcements of a pause on most of the construction industry and a halt to property sales, together with questions being raised about payment of CIL, Neighbourhood CIL transactions and approval of infrastructure funding, we have considered the implications. We have been in discussion with the Ministry of Homes, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to explore how the methods of support we proposed may also be addressed in national guidance and legislation.
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