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Suffolk businesses say Yes 2 Test as many premises prepare to open on Monday
Suffolk businesses are being encouraged to protect themselves by getting their staff tested for COVID-19 twice a week, as part of a new campaign launched today by Suffolk County Council.
Southwold Harbour recruitment
East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint four independent people to the Southwold Harbour Management Committee (HMC) - a newly formed body which will be responsible for the running of the Harbour on East Suffolk's behalf.
Support to help businesses reopen safely
Businesses in East Suffolk, operating across all sectors, have been working diligently to comply with the legal requirements necessitated by Covid-19, helping to keep their customers, staff and the wider community safe.
Leisure centres get ready to re-open next week
Having spent over £10 million on the redevelopment and refurbishment of its leisure centres, East Suffolk Council is delighted that they will be re-opening next week as part of the further easing of national restrictions.
Come Springtime Shopping by the Sea
This Spring, come and enjoy great days out by the sea in Felixstowe.
Further funding boost for local communities
Local communities are set to benefit further from funding scheme after an East Suffolk Community Partnership confirms round two will open later this year.
New grants to help businesses re-open safely
East Suffolk Council is preparing to process the new one-off Restart Grants to help businesses as they look to re-open.
Statement on proposed beach hut pilot scheme in Felixstowe
The Spa Pavilion area of Felixstowe experienced substantial falls in beach levels during the strong Easterly winds of Storm Darcy earlier this year. This is a continuing trend over recent years and has meant that a proposed pilot scheme of installing concrete platforms on which to position the displaced beach huts, would be easily undermined, despite their substantial nature. There is also not enough beach material in the area for the depth required to insert the platforms, nor create a control sand platform.
Norfolk & Suffolk Coast to benefit from Innovative Resilience fund
The Norfolk & Suffolk Coast Transition Programme developed by Coastal Partnership East is one of 25 projects across England that has been awarded funding by Defra to develop innovative solutions to flood and coastal resilience in their communities.
Help keep East Suffolk litter-free this Bank Holiday weekend
Residents are being urged to help keep East Suffolk litter-free this Easter Bank Holiday.