East Suffolk Council
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Join Greenprint Forum for an evening exploring eco anxiety
A free event is taking place later this month for people and organisations interesting in exploring the issues of eco anxiety and possible ways of responding positively.
Volunteering opportunity available for Martello Tower history project
History lovers are being given the chance to join East Suffolk Council and Suffolk Archives in charting the fascinating past of an iconic seafront landmark.
Wildlife Wise announces new grant project support
A new small grant scheme has been announced by the Wildlife Wise team which will directly support Wildlife Wise priorities with projects that aim to prevent recreational disturbance and damage to the Suffolk Coast’s internationally important wildlife and habitats.
Last Air Quality Management Area in East Suffolk removed
The last remaining Air Quality Management Area in East Suffolk – located on the A12 within Stratford St Andrew – has been removed following significant improvements in air quality.
New charter produced for residential developers
A new ‘best practice’ guide for housing developers has been published, setting out East Suffolk Council’s aspirations for high quality and well delivered new housing developments.
Trial scheme to divert unwanted household items to charity
Unwanted items collected through East Suffolk Council’s bulky waste scheme are now being made available for reuse through a local charity.
Council ‘frustration’ at Government response to energy project concerns
Councillors in East Suffolk have expressed frustration with the Government’s unwillingness to discuss the cumulative impacts of delivering multiple, national energy projects affecting communities throughout the district and beyond.
Councillor funds youth sports project in Felixstowe
Supported by funding from East Suffolk Council, a sports programme in Felixstowe has successfully provided activities for young people in the area and reduced incidences of anti-social behaviour.
Funding available for programmes to help reduce falls
Voluntary organisations, community groups and those delivering physical activities are invited to apply for funding to run activity programmes to help prevent falls in older people.
Ground investigation works to begin at Southwold
Investigation works in preparation for repairs to the sea wall at Southwold are due to begin shortly, along with routine planned maintenance work further along the promenade.