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Sous vide cooking
Sous vide is French for 'under vacuum' and describes a method of cooking in vacuum sealed plastic pouches at low temperatures for long periods. It differs from conventional cooking methods as the raw food is vacuum sealed in plastic pouches and the food is cooked using precisely controlled heating methods.
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Sunbed business guidance
The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 regulates the use of sunbeds in commercial business premises. The aim of this webpage is to help operators of sunbed businesses to comply with the new law.
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Equality and diversity
Equality, diversity and inclusion
East Suffolk Council continues to actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of both service delivery and employment. Councillors and staff are committed to ensuring equitable access to services for all residents, with an ambition to achieve equity wherever possible, and a supportive, inclusive working environment for employees.
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Neighbourhood Planning
Representations are invited on the Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan between 23 April and 5pm on 4 June 2025. The referendums on Westerfield Neighbourhood Plan and Carlton Colville Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025. Neighbourhood planning is a Government initiative that enables local communities to influence and take forward planning proposals at a local level. Plans can help determine the location of new development, provide guidance for what new buildings should look like and grant planning permission for particular types of development.
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Conservation area appraisals
Regular reviews of conservation areas are known as Conservation Area Appraisals. The public is consulted, to ensure that the appraisals reflect community aspirations and not simply those of the planning authority. Once published conservation area appraisals provide the local planning authority with the basis for policies which are designed to preserve or enhance all of the aspects of character and appearance that define an area's special interest.
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Keeping pigs at a residential property
We get a lot of enquiries regarding keeping 'pet' pigs in the gardens of residential properties. The information below has been provided to help answer any queries you may have but if you have any further queries you can contact us and we will do our best to assist you.
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Controlling anti-social drinking in public places
Introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) replace Designated Public Place Orders (DPPO). Any DPPOs still in force on 20 October 2017 will automatically be treated as if they are provisions of a PSPO from that date for a three year period.
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