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Council hosts first-ever ‘Model District Council’ for schools
More than 50 young delegates from seven East Suffolk schools took over the Council Chamber as youth ‘councillors’ for the day.
Children plant orchard for benefit of local community
Local children and volunteers have helped to plant hundreds of trees and a community orchard at a country park in Oulton Broad.
Local Council Leaders warn of ‘catastrophic effect’ of Suffolk County Council Budget plans
The Leaders of Suffolk’s district and borough councils have warned of “a catastrophic effect on hundreds of Suffolk’s most vulnerable residents” should proposals contained within Suffolk County Council’s Budget for 2024/25 be agreed.
Statement on proposals for Suffolk arts and heritage funding
A statement from Cllr Sarah Whitelock and Cllr Katie Graham; East Suffolk's cabinet member and deputy cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism, regarding Suffolk County Council’s proposals for arts and heritage funding in the county.
Work begins to regenerate Lowestoft industrial zone
Construction works to regenerate a vacant industrial zone and attract businesses in Lowestoft is underway.
Funding gap forces Council to halt Flood Barrier scheme
Following the emergence of a budget gap totalling more than £100 million, and with no immediate prospect of additional funding being secured, the decision has been taken to halt work on the project to construct a tidal flood barrier in Lowestoft.
Gold standard for councillor support
As a result of its commitment to member development and excellent support to councillors, East Suffolk Council has once again been accredited with the coveted ‘gold standard’ Councillor Development Charter Plus Award.
Help shape the future of North Felixstowe
Felixstowe residents are invited to join a new panel which will enable the views and needs of local people to be considered in the development of a new garden neighbourhood in the north of the town.
Wickham Market residents encouraged to go wild
Residents in Wickham Market are invited to a free event to learn more about making space for nature in their gardens.
Homeowner prosecuted for breaching land maintenance order
A Beccles homeowner has reappeared in court for failing to comply with a legal notice to remove rubbish from outside his property.