In July 2019, East Suffolk Council unanimously voted to declare a climate emergency. Environmental sustainability is essential in the creation of homes and communities in which people want to live and work. Lowering our carbon footprint will help our tenants save money and deliver lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Read more about "Sustainability in housing"...Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, a key housing development in East Suffolk is progressing well, thanks to the hard work and adapted working practices of Lowestoft-based Wellington Construction.
Read more about "Safe construction plan helps key housing development progress"...Following the success of a trial last year, council-owned cemeteries across East Suffolk will now be managed in a new way, ensuring the needs of both communities and wildlife are catered for.
Preparation for the construction of tidal flood walls in Lowestoft is now underway as work begins on the main site compound and base.
The tidal flood walls are part of the Lowestoft Flood Risk Management Project, which when completed will protect 1,500 homes and 800 businesses. Construction on the tidal flood walls is due to begin in the spring.
East Suffolk Council has exchanged contracts for the transfer of a former school site in Felixstowe from Suffolk County Council and will use it to deliver sport, leisure and housing opportunities for the town.
Read more about "Former school site to provide leisure and housing opportunities"...A new online service has been launched in East Suffolk, helping young people to find employment.
Read more about "Helping young people take positive next steps"...As part of plans to increase biodiversity in East Suffolk, forty new conservation areas are being created to benefit wildlife.
Read more about "Conservation areas identified across East Suffolk"...Nominations are now open for this year’s Quality of Place awards, which celebrate East Suffolk’s best building design and conservation projects.
Read more about "Celebrating East Suffolk’s best building design"...
Public inquiry to be held as a virtual eventOpening on 30 June 2020 at 10.00am |
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