Peter Aldous MP for Waveney and Cllr Caroline Topping Leader of East Suffolk Council were joined by community representatives, businesses, invited guests and local students today to mark the completion of the first phase of the Lowestoft Flood Protection scheme – the tidal walls.
Read more about "Tidal defences opened as the first phase of Lowestoft Flood Protection scheme is completed"...Residents who have difficulty using online or telephone services can now access East Suffolk Council’s services in person at some local libraries, by appointment.
The fourth annual Quality of Place awards ceremony took place on 24 October 2013 when prizes were awarded to seven outstanding local projects.
Read more about "2013 Quality of Place award winners"...The Quality of Place Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognise and encourage an interest in the quality of the built and natural environment of our district and to promote an awareness of the need for high standards in all forms of design, including planning, architecture, sustainable development, landscaping and community engagement.
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Read more about "Find out what it takes to ‘Be A Councillor’"...East Suffolk Council is making progress with a detailed improvement programme following the authority’s decision earlier this year to report itself to the Regulator for Social Housing.
The Council’s review, which encompasses information dating back to East Suffolk’s predecessor authority Waveney District Council, is considering how we set our rental charges, to ensure we meet the requirements set out in the nationally recognised ‘Rent Standard’.
The Council previously explained that some tenants who moved in after 2014 may have been incorrectly charged a higher rent. An independent, external audit of every rent account is now underway, and this will identify which tenants have been affected and calculate any overpayments that should be credited back to the rent account.
The review is also looking at all aspects of Health and Safety related to our properties, including Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Management, Water Safety, Gas and Electrical Safety as well as the management and maintenance of equipment including Lifts and Stairlifts.
Following the Council’s decision to report itself, the Regulator has considered the information provided to them by East Suffolk and has now shared its findings. As anticipated, they confirm breaches of Housing Regulations, and their findings have been published in the form of a Regulatory Notice.
Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk Council, said:
East Suffolk Council will begin to collect large items again from next week after temporarily suspending the service to prioritise household waste and recycling collections.
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