East Suffolk Council
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Case for Change plans to revolutionise Suffolk council services published
Plans to revolutionise council services in Suffolk – delivering real improvements for local communities, saving at least £34m a year, and reinvesting £20m of that money annually into council services – have been published.
Councillors help expand facilities at local Men’s Shed
A project aimed at improving wellbeing and encouraging social interaction is going from strength to strength – with the help of funding from six East Suffolk councillors.
Event focused on supporting mental wellbeing to return
East Suffolk Council’s ‘Well Minds Event’ is returning in 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in 2025.
Funding available to support farmland birds in East Suffolk
Landowners and managers within East Suffolk are being invited to apply for funding to help protect vulnerable bird species living within the district’s farmed landscapes.
Otley residents to vote on future of local development
Otley residents are being invited to have their say on whether the Neighbourhood Plan for their area should be used to determine future planning applications.
Community buildings grant scheme streamlined with extended deadline
Communities in East Suffolk can now apply more easily for grant funding of up to £15,000 to carry out upgrades, improvements and essential repairs to their community buildings.
Taking action to improve air quality
Air quality monitoring carried out annually by East Suffolk Council recorded falling nitrogen dioxide levels across the district last year.
St Peters Court demolition
Following the relocation of all tenants from St Peters Court in Lowestoft, and agreement reached to demolish the building, the final stages of this process are now underway.
BoxUp free sports equipment locker moving to Nicholas Everitt Park
Visitors to Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad will now be able to benefit from a popular scheme which provides people with free sports equipment.