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The Mayor of Felixstowe’s year-long programme of charity fundraising continues over the coming weeks, with a varied line-up of events taking place throughout September and October. Mayor of Felixstowe Cllr Darren Aitchison is supporting three charities during his mayoral year: Brave Futures, Dora Brown and Pitstop. A programme of fundraising events is taking place throughout… Read more »

Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of Felixstowe Town Hall? This Heritage Open Days, residents and visitors have a special opportunity to step inside one of Felixstowe’s most historic civic buildings and discover more about its fascinating past. On Sunday 20 September, Felixstowe Town Hall will open its doors for a series of guided… Read more »

The Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Darren Aitchison, raised the Red Ensign in the Town Hall Gardens at 10am today to mark Merchant Navy Day and recognise the vital contribution of the men and women who serve at sea. Merchant Navy Day provides an opportunity to remember those who have served in the Merchant Navy, as… Read more »

Every year, Merchant Navy Day provides a poignant opportunity to reflect on the vital contribution made by merchant seafarers to our island nation – from keeping global trade moving to supporting us in times of conflict. To mark this national day of recognition, the Mayor of Felixstowe will officially raise the Red Ensign in the… Read more »

Due to the ongoing dry weather conditions, Felixstowe Town Council is adjusting its watering schedules to ensure the town’s popular Felixstowe in Flower hanging baskets and floral displays are maintained as responsibly and sustainably as possible. The Council’s Grounds Team works in close partnership with Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, which generously provides sustainably sourced water… Read more »

A significant investment by Felixstowe Town Council has helped deliver a major upgrade to the town’s CCTV network, providing enhanced security for residents, businesses and visitors. Working in close partnership with East Suffolk Council and Suffolk Constabulary, Felixstowe Town Council committed £42,000 from its reserves towards the project, helping to fund a state-of-the-art CCTV system… Read more »

Felixstowe’s bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 has left a lasting legacy of collaboration, ambition and partnership, despite the town not progressing to the next stage of the national competition. Felixstowe Town Council has thanked everyone who contributed to the bid and helped showcase the town’s vibrant cultural offer. Although the town will… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council is aware of an incident that occurred in Walton this morning involving one of our operational vehicles and a child cyclist. Our immediate thoughts, concerns, and absolute priority are with the child and their family at this time. Emergency services attended the scene immediately, and we are profoundly grateful for the swift… Read more »

Today, Thursday 2 July, Felixstowe is proud to join towns and communities across the UK in celebrating UK Town of Culture Postcard Day. As part of the UK Town of Culture initiative, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is showcasing digital postcards from towns across the country, celebrating the unique culture, creativity and… Read more »