Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new, or novel, type of coronavirus – a large family of respiratory viruses which can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to the Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). In response to the emerging situation and advice given by the World Health Organisation, officers from… Read more »
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If you would like to honour a local person or organisation that has made a positive difference and special contribution to our community, Felixstowe Town Council would like to hear from you. Since the Civic Awards scheme began in 2002, we have been privileged to honour over 100 local individuals and community groups. But we… Read more »
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On Friday 31 January 2020, Cllr Nick Barber will lay a wreath to commemorate the 1953 North Sea Floods, which claimed 41 lives locally and over 300 people in English coastal towns and villages. The Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Nick Barber said, “Please join with us as we reflect on the tragedy that occurred 67… Read more »
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The world’s top cyclists will return to Felixstowe this June as the Suffolk hosts the final stage of The Women’s Tour on Saturday 13 June. It will be the first time that Suffolk has hosted the final stage of The Women’s Tour since 2014, with riders tackling a route from Haverhill to Felixstowe. To mark the announcement,… Read more »
Read moreOn Wednesday 15th January 2020, Natural England submitted a compendium of reports to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs setting out proposals for improved access to the coast between Shotley Gate and Felixstowe Ferry. These proposals form part of a programme to establish a continuous walking route around England’s coastline,… Read more »
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Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore has confirmed that he is proposing to raise the policing element of the council tax and wants to hear the public’s views. The recent general election has delayed the Home Office funding announcement so the PCC is assuming an increase of 4% to the policing precept, which will… Read more »
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