Work on a new café/restaurant in the heart of Felixstowe’s South Seafront is set to start later this summer – bringing a new exciting resort experience to the area.  East Suffolk Council have commissioned Barnes Construction, a local building company, to start work on the new landmark building, which will house the café/restaurant, offering indoor… Read more »

At 10 am on Monday 22 June 2020, the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Mark Jepson will be raising the Armed Forces flag to mark the start of Armed Forces week and to pay tribute to the whole Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans, reservists and cadets.   Anyone attending must follow… Read more »

Due to the current restrictions, the fourth Suffolk Day, will not have the same feel as last year when the Town Council proudly launched the event in front of the Town Hall. Held annually on 21 June – the longest day of the year – Suffolk Day is a real celebration of all things Suffolk…. Read more »

To support the volunteer effort, Felixstowe Town Council has introduced a quick-decision grants scheme totalling £25,000 to support local organisations and charities who are carrying out beneficial work in the community. To download an application form please click here Any properly constituted group, club or organisation based in Felixstowe and/or operating for the benefit of its… Read more »

East Suffolk Council welcomes measures announced by the Government to help businesses minimise the impact of Covid-19.  Following the Chancellor’s announcement on 17 March 2020, the Government has introduced a package of measures to support businesses affected by Covid-19. These are: a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEs a 12-month business rates holiday for… Read more »

Its so encouraging to see the rise in community spirit in such worrying times, The East Suffolk Communities Team have designed a letter template for our Felixstowe children to have fun completing, they will be anonymous and  will then be safely delivered to our care homes and elderly residents. Please click here to see the… Read more »

In the interest of community safety during these uncertain times, we have made the unfortunate decision to cancel Felixstowe’s VE Day Concert on Friday 8th May 2020.  We endeavour to host a similar event later in the year or next year, when it is safe to do so. This year marks 75 years since the… Read more »

Following consultation with stakeholders, sponsors and partners, organisers of the Women’s Tour have decided to postpone the upcoming seventh edition of the annual professional cycle race (scheduled to take placed between Monday 8 – Friday 13 June) due to the current international uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The final stage of the… Read more »

Felixstowe residents are invited to bring their picnics and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a special event in the town. On the Friday 8 May Bank Holiday, a free VE Day event will take place at the Beachside Events Area, Sea Road, Felixstowe, organised jointly by Felixstowe Town Council, East Suffolk Council’s Communities Team,… Read more »