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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.
Landmark building completed on Felixstowe’s South Seafront
As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café has now been completed, bringing a new exciting resort experience one step closer.
We want to hear Youth Voices!
A scheme dedicated to involving young people in local issues which affect them is back and East Suffolk Council wants as many youngsters as possible to get involved and to help make a real difference.
Work begins on new community centre
Construction is officially underway on a new community centre for Framlingham residents, supported by £700,000 in developer contributions.
Have your say on Worlingham Neighbourhood Plan
Local residents are invited to comment on the Worlingham Neighbourhood Plan, ahead of it being submitted for independent examination.
Popular bench replaced for benefit of Beccles community
A popular bench in Beccles has been replaced thanks to funding from the Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and villages Community Partnership.
Further funding to benefit local communities
Further funding boost for voluntary and community groups in Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and surrounding villages as Council’s Community Partnership opens for fourth round of funding scheme.
Beach hut village project to be delayed
In consultation with local stakeholders and to avoid disruption during the summer season, construction of the new Felixstowe beach hut village will now get under way in September.
Helping older residents stay safe at home
Older people living in Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and surrounding villages are invited to exchange their old, worn-out slippers for free to help them stay safely on their feet in a new initiative.