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Residents in Lowestoft to vote on Neighbourhood Plan
Residents in Lowestoft will be asked to decide whether a Neighbourhood Plan for their area should be used to determine future planning applications.
Councillors fund new kit for local football team
A local football team has been given a new look, thanks to some funding from three East Suffolk councillors.
Former factory site to deliver up to 500 homes for Lowestoft
East Suffolk Council’s Strategic Planning Committee has voted to approve planning permission which will transform the former Jeld Wen factory site in Lowestoft, delivering up to 500 homes and more than 16,000 sqm of employment development.
Neighbourhood Plan adopted by Otley
East Suffolk Council has formally adopted the Otley Neighbourhood Plan following support from residents and Full Council.
New Men’s Shed set up in Carlton Colville
A new Men’s Shed has been set up in Carlton Colville thanks to funding from two East Suffolk councillors.
Day of action success in Lowestoft
East Suffolk Council led a multi-agency day of action in Lowestoft earlier this month, joining forces with other authorities to tackle the issues most important to people living and working in the town.
Concern over Post Office closures
Council Leader Cllr Caroline Topping and Cabinet Member Cllr Sarah Whitelock have written to the Post Office expressing their concern and disappointment regarding the closure of Post Office counter services in Leiston and Halesworth. They are asking for potential alternative sites within both towns to be sought, ensuring communities are not further disadvantaged.
Have your say on proposed changes to Public Space Protection Order
Residents in Lowestoft are invited to have their say on changes being proposed to a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) currently in place in part of the town.
Groups invited to be part of Sustainable Communities Action Day
Representatives from community groups across Suffolk are being invited to attend a free environmental action networking event happening next month.
Councils ask communities to identify potential development sites
Residents, developers, landowners, businesses and other organisations are being invited to submit locations which could be considered for planned future development.