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East Suffolk Awards 2023 now open for nominations
Nominations for the East Suffolk Awards 2023 are now open!
Last staged in 2019, prior to the Covid pandemic, these awards, run by East Suffolk Council, celebrate the best in local businesses, people and community groups. Not only that, a ‘Next Big Idea’ category winner will receive a grant to turn their dream scheme into a reality. Anyone wishing to nominate has until the end of November to submit an application.
The awards are about recognising contributions, celebrating successes, and giving people the ‘round of applause’ they deserve for improving lives in East Suffolk. Winners will be announced at an event at Snape Maltings on 28 February 2023.
Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk Council, said:
£2.75m funding agreed for levelling up in East Suffolk
Following a submission to the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, East Suffolk Council has been allocated £2.75m which will be used to support high streets, local businesses, workforce and community skills development, as well as support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
In April 2022, the Government launched the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support its Levelling Up agenda. The primary goal of the UKSPF is to build pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, focusing on communities and place, supporting local business, people and skills.
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Have your say on dementia support in Bungay
Bungay residents are invited to help shape a new project to support people with dementia and memory loss.
Customer Services Centre to temporarily relocate
East Suffolk Council’s Customer Services Centre will be temporarily relocated to Lowestoft Library whilst refurbishment work is carried out.
Consultation launched on major energy projects
East Suffolk Council has confirmed that it will engage with local communities about two major energy projects which are commencing consultations.
Today, both National Grid Ventures (NGV) and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) have launched their consultations on the EuroLink and Sea Link projects respectively. Sea Link is a domestic interconnector between Suffolk and Kent required for network reinforcements. Eurolink is an international multi purpose interconnector between the Netherlands and Suffolk.
Both are informal and non-statutory consultations, however they will be followed next year by formal, statutory consultations. NGV and NGET are seeking comments and feedback on their potential landfall, cable route and converter station options. The consultations will last eight weeks finishing on 18 December 2022. They will include some face to face events and webinars, details of which will be published by the developers and viewable on their individual project webpages. EuroLink consultation | National Grid Group and Sea Link | National Grid ET.
Significant improvements in air quality at Woodbridge junction
An Air Quality Management Area in Woodbridge has been revoked, following significant improvements in air quality at the junction of Lime Kiln Quay Road, Thoroughfare and St John’s Street.
New Chief Executive chosen
Subject to Full Council ratification, Chris Bally is to be appointed as East Suffolk Council’s new Chief Executive.
Hat-trick of awards for building excellence in East Suffolk
A stylish new café in East Suffolk has again been nominated for a top award – along with a locally based building contractor and architect.
Free Wi-Fi service launched in two more East Suffolk towns
Free-to-use public Wi-Fi has been launched in another two East Suffolk towns as part of a variety of digital projects for the district.