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As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café has now been completed, bringing a new exciting resort experience one step closer.  Starting in August 2020, Barnes Construction have now completed the build of the new landmark building, which will house a new café named ‘The Kitchen @… Read more »

PCC proposes precept investment to improve 101 call answering The Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner is requesting public feedback on the use of council tax on policing matters for the next financial year. Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, says: “As your Police and Crime Commissioner, setting the budget is one of my most… Read more »

In consultation with local stakeholders and to avoid disruption during the summer season, construction of the new Felixstowe beach hut village will now get under way in September.    Having been granted planning permission for a new beach hut village on Felixstowe’s South Seafront in October 2021, East Suffolk Council had originally intended to begin… Read more »

How does the flu virus spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they spread the flu virus in tiny droplets of saliva over a wide area. These droplets can then be breathed in by other people or they can be picked up by touching surfaces where the droplets have landed. Should I have the… Read more »

The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities – seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats. This year’s Felixstowe Photo Competition, which is organised and supported by Visit Felixstowe, Felixstowe Town Council and the Landguard Partnership, attracted just under 100… Read more »

The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities – seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats. The Felixstowe Photo Competition, organised and supported by Visit Felixstowe, Felixstowe Town Council and the Landguard Partnership, allows both professional and amateur photographers alike… Read more »

Following the gridlock caused by the emergency repairs on the A14 due to the diesel spillage last week, Felixstowe Town Councillors are calling for the relevant authorities to revisit the programme of works and review emergency measures. Whilst the Town Council understands that emergency repairs can sometimes cause unavoidable congestion if they interact with planned… Read more »

Do you know a hero within your local community? Felixstowe Town Council is excited to request nominations for our Mayor of Felixstowe Civic Awards. Special contributions to the community made by individuals, young people and organisations are recognised by the Town Council through its annual Civic Awards scheme. The pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for… Read more »