Despite our best efforts I was disappointed to receive the following from David Leach, Government Affairs Manager, Marks & Spencer PLC “Dear Cllr Newman and Cllr Holdcroft, I am writing to inform you that a decision has now been made to proceed with the closure of the M&S store in Felixstowe. The consultation process with… Read more »
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The Mayor Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman, Suffolk Coastal MP, Thérèse Coffey and local councillors, Geoff Holdcroft and Tracey Green had a frank exchange of views with the Head of Public Affairs at Marks and Spencer, when they met in Parliament yesterday. They suggested that Felixstowe is a town on the rise and with jobs, population… Read more »
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Town Council supports community resilience efforts on a day of remembrance marking anniversary of the North Sea Floods. Yesterday the Mayor, fellow Town Councillors, local residents and children from Langer Primary Academy, laid a wreath for those who lost their lives to the 1953 flood in Felixstowe at a poignant service led by Reverend Andrew… Read more »
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Community leaders set to meet with senior management next week following correspondence with Marks & Spencer’s Chief Executive, Steve Rowe. Further to the concern, sadness and anger expressed by Felixstowe residents and businesses at Marks & Spencer’s announcement that they propose closure of their store in the town, the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman… Read more »
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Today the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman has emailed and posted the following letter to Marks and Spencer to try and work with them to remain in the town: Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer Plc Marks and Spencer Group plc Waterside House 35 North Wharf Road London W2 1NW 17th January 2019 Dear… Read more »
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Local people who want to find out more about becoming a District Councillor for the new East Suffolk Council are invited to attend one of two information days being held next month. On 1 April, East Suffolk Council will be formed – a new ‘super district’ authority, serving the residents, businesses and communities of both… Read more »
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Suffolk Coastal Final Draft Local Plan, (Publication under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012) The Suffolk Coastal Final Draft Local Plan has been published for submission of representations. This is the final stage before the District Council submits the Local Plan to the Secretary of State for the… Read more »
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On Thursday 31 January 2019 at 10am there will be a short service at the Flood Memorial, Langer Road, Felixstowe led by Revd Dotchin, Vicar of Felixstowe Town and Rural Dean of the Colneys where the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman will lay a wreath to commemorate the 1953 North Sea Floods, which claimed… Read more »
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EDF Energy’s third stage of public consultation on the proposals for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell runs from 4 January to 29 March 2019. To find out more about the project come along to the public exhibition between 11am and 5pm on Tuesday 22 January 2019 at Trimley Sports and Social Club, High Road,… Read more »
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