East Suffolk Council
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Comment on Housing Ombudsman Corporate Plan
The Housing Ombudsman has launched a consultation on its Corporate Plan for 2022-25 setting out its ambitious plans for the next three years.
Flood barriers tested ahead of winter weather
Temporary flood barriers which will reduce the risk of flooding in Lowestoft will be tested this week in readiness for the winter season.
Felixstowe Photo Competition 2021
The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities - seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats.
Sizewell C Examination: East Suffolk Council response
As a six-month Planning Inspectorate examination of proposals for a new nuclear power plant at Sizewell draws to a close, East Suffolk Council has welcomed a range of important revisions to the scheme and a multi-million pound financial package for investment back in to local communities.
Work to locate Gunton oil deposits to begin
Beginning on Monday 18 October, specialist contractors will be on site at Lowestoft North Beach to undertake detailed site investigations to locate and quantify oil deposits which have been in situ since the historic Eleni V spill in 1978.
Historic England Commissioners praise heritage regeneration in Lowestoft
Members of the Historic England Commission, the organisation’s governing board, visited Lowestoft on Thursday 15 October to see how important local heritage sites are being restored and rejuvenated for the benefit of the town’s community and growing visitor economy.
Felixstowe's Seafront Gardens Wins Green Flag
Felixstowe’s iconic Seafront Gardens has been awarded a coveted Green Flag for the sixth time.
Young people to benefit from new funding scheme
A new funding scheme has been launched to encourage projects which benefit young people in East Suffolk – and which are successful will be decided by the very people they are for!
Have your say on proposed extension to Beccles Cemetery
Residents are invited to give their views on proposals to extend Beccles Cemetery and provide additional burial spaces to meet local need.
Culture still the focus in Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk
A pledge has been made to ensure that arts and culture remain firmly in the spotlight in Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk, despite the combined areas not making the longlist for the UK City of Culture 2025 competition.