East Suffolk Council
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Help us improve recycling in East Suffolk
With over 1,000 tonnes of collected recycling rejected in East Suffolk each year, costing the council thousands of pounds each month, residents are being asked to do their bit and make sure they put the right items into the right bin.
Letter from Councillors in response to COP26
COP26 is a perfect opportunity for all of us to stop and to think about what sort of future we want for ourselves and our children.
Innovative flood resilience work in COP26 showcase
Work recently undertaken by our coastal management team – Coastal Partnership East – with Zurich Flood Alliance and the London School of Economics is being showcased at a special COP26 exhibition, hosted by Universities UK.
Celebration markets coming to East Suffolk
Festival-style pilot markets to take place in Saxmundham, Halesworth, Leiston and Beccles starting in December 2021.
Funding boost for innovative new youth project
Over £100,000 has been agreed for innovative new project which supports young people in rural areas of East Suffolk.
Bringing empty properties back into use
The number of long-term empty properties in East Suffolk has fallen by over 23% over the past 12 months as Council continues its work to tackle the issue.
Have your say on draft planning documents
East Suffolk residents are invited to have their say on three new planning documents covering affordable housing, sustainable construction and cycling and walking.
Local communities to benefit from further funding
Local communities in Framlingham, Wickham Market and surrounding villages are set to benefit as Community Partnership opens a second round of funding scheme.
Learn more about eco-friendly agriculture
Free online event taking place later this month will explore examples of eco-friendly agriculture in East Suffolk and how others can follow.
Learn new techniques for wellbeing through free online events
Residents can learn new skills and techniques to help them to be aware of how they’re feeling and what to do to stay well, through free online events.