East Suffolk Council
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Operation Camouflage is back!
A popular summer activities programme for young people returns to East Suffolk next month.
Residents to vote on Neighbourhood Plans
Residents in both Playford and Easton will be asked to decide whether Neighbourhood Plans for their areas should be used to determine future planning applications.
East Suffolk Council backs ambitions to regenerate Deben River
East Suffolk Council is supporting the efforts of The Deben Climate Centre to deliver “a radical and ambitious plan to regenerate the Deben River for people and nature”.
Councillors help fund new kitchen equipment for community schemes
Two East Suffolk community schemes have taken delivery of new essential kitchen equipment funded by donations from their local Councillors.
Battery Green development given the go ahead
Plans for a major development which will reinvigorate Lowestoft’s town centre have been given planning consent by East Suffolk Council’s Planning Committee.
UNRWA funding suspension statement
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) began operations in 1950 and deliver essential services including education, primary health care, emergency response and are the largest aid agency in Gaza. With over 30,000 dead, this administration calls upon the government to reinstate vital funding to UNRWA, which has been suspended since January, following the examples of the European Union, Sweden, France and Germany amongst many others.
Providing essential habitats for wildlife through revised scheme
A conservation scheme which created 100 spaces across East Suffolk for the benefit of wildlife is to be enhanced, with a new look and a focus on increasing the biodiversity value of the wild areas.
Providing mental health information across East Suffolk
Information is being distributed across East Suffolk to help people improve their mental health and find local support services.
Cllr Anthony Speca re-elected Chair of East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council has chosen its Chair and vice-Chair for the 2024/25 municipal year.
Free sports equipment available through innovative scheme
People visiting two popular locations in Lowestoft will be able to use free sports equipment available through a new locker scheme.