East Suffolk Council
Have your say on future seafront improvement plans
Views are being sought to help shape draft proposals to enhance a stretch of Felixstowe seafront.
East Suffolk Council is inviting people to take part in developing plans to rejuvenate the South Seafront area between Felixstowe Pier and Landguard Point for residents and visitors throughout the year.
The Felixstowe Seafront Development Strategy builds on recent work to boost the vitality of the seafront through improved facilities, including the Sea You Café in Martello Park and the delivery of a new activity park and changing places toilets on the seafront.
Initial concepts have been designed by award-winning public realm architects, HAT Projects, reflecting informal consultation with local businesses, organisations and representatives.
How Sea Road might look with wider pavements, more crossing points, new signage, planters and seating
Emerging short-term priorities include opportunities for improved lighting and wayfinding along the seafront, while a longer-term vision includes adaptations to the Edwardian gardens to create more usable and varied spaces, as well as redevelopment of space for events and outdoor activities, and potential streetscape amendments to boost connectivity and sustainability of seafront businesses.
Cabinet member with responsibility for Economic Development and Regeneration, Councillor Tim Wilson said:
“Felixstowe seafront provides crucial benefits for the community as a leisure and recreational space, as well as a visitor attraction and venue for cultural events.
“The Felixstowe Seafront Development Strategy has been developed to help guide our aim to enhance the area to help achieve its full potential. It considers how public spaces can be better connected and utilised to improve the experience along the seafront.
“Both short-term and longer-term proposals will be subject to necessary funding and consent – and all will be considered for their potential strengths or limitations and impacts.
“Input from local stakeholders helped to inform the strategy, and we now want to hear feedback and comments to help us further refine proposals and guide future development.”
Public consultation on the Felixstowe Seafront Development Strategy is open from June 9 to June 30, 2025.
The draft proposals can be viewed online, along with a survey where comments can be left.
Felixstowe Seafront Development Strategy
Proposals will also be on display in the Seafront Shelter opposite Beach Street during the consultation period.
A drop-in event will take place between 1pm-7pm on 17 June 2025 at the Seashore Village on the promenade. All are welcome to come and view the draft proposals – and meet with Council officers and the designers to share views on the concepts.
Following public consultation, designs will be refined and, once complete, the strategy will be presented for approval by members and will act as the vision for the South Seafront in Felixstowe.