East Suffolk Council
News Archive
‘Pop along’ to new events in Beccles, Bungay and Halesworth
Members of the Beccles, Bungay and Halesworth communities will be able to chat with local stakeholders in new ‘pop along’ events beginning this week.
Millions of pounds of investment approved for projects across East Suffolk
Over £49million is to be invested in assets, services and infrastructure across East Suffolk over the coming financial year.
Funding to support invaluable community building
A village hall which offers a huge range of community activities has received funding towards a new roof, thanks to the Melton, Woodbridge and Deben Peninsula Community Partnership.
Work begins on demountable flood gate
As part of a major project to help protect Lowestoft from flooding, a removal flood gate is to be built on the South Pier.
Interactive tool allows public to monitor progress on delivering Local Plans
An interactive online feature has been launched for the public to track progress on the implementation of the Suffolk Coastal and Waveney Local Plans.
Helping local charity cut emissions and save money
A charity in Lowestoft reduces its environmental impact and its running costs thanks to donations from local district councillors.
Grant funding still available for businesses affected by Omicron variant of Covid-19
Hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses impacted by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have until March 18 to apply for one-off grants of up to £6,000.
Expansion of Suffolk primary school underway to create more than 100 extra spaces
Works to expand a primary school in East Suffolk, creating an additional 105 spaces for pupils, are now underway.
Council welcomes closure of second homes tax loophole
East Suffolk Council has welcomed the announcement by RT Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that a loophole which allowed some second home owners to avoid paying either council tax or business rates is to be closed.
Post Office conservation repairs to begin
Conservation repairs to the façade of the Grade II listed former Post Office on London Road North, carried out as part of the London Road, Lowestoft High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project, will be starting next week.