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Lowestoft Rising comes to an end
A Lowestoft partnership which has been working to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing, support the most vulnerable residents and increase aspirations in local young people for the last 10 years has now closed but key areas of work have transitioned over to other local partnerships.
East Suffolk Blooms community wildflower growing scheme returns
A flourishing environmental scheme, encouraging people in East Suffolk to grow beautiful, pollinator-friendly wildflowers, is returning for 2024.
New planning guidance for rural development
A new planning document has been adopted in East Suffolk to help guide a range of different developments in rural areas.
Residents asked to help identify commercial fly-tippers
Lowestoft residents are being asked to provide any information which may help to identify a business which is illegally dumping garden waste in a residential area.
Hop along to the next Wild about Wickham event
Residents in Wickham Market are invited to a free event to learn more about making space for hedgehogs and frogs in their gardens.
Views sought on Southwold Harbour and Static Caravan Site
East Suffolk Council is seeking the opinions of local people and stakeholders about the future of Southwold Harbour, and plans to revitalise the Southwold Static Caravan Site.
Grants available to help people grow their own
Following its success last year, a grant funding scheme has reopened to encourage people to have a go at growing their own food.
Demolition work to begin for new seafront complex
Demolition work will soon get underway to make way for a new development on Lowestoft’s seafront.
Cost of annual parking ticket significantly reduced
Following feedback received from residents, the cost of an annual long stay car parking ticket has been decreased.
Project delayed by supply issues
Work to regenerate Royal Plain, Royal Green, and South Quay Wharf in Lowestoft has been delayed due to unexpected supply issues.