Felixstowe Town Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Climate Response of the Year category of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 — national awards recognising innovation and excellence across England’s parish and town councils. The Council’s nomination highlighted a range of practical, community-led and evidence-based initiatives that… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council hosted its first Charities and Voluntary Groups Summit on 20 February 2025, bringing together charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups for a day of workshops, collaboration, and networking. A central theme that emerged from the summit was the need for a shared platform where local organisations could easily connect, share opportunities, and… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council proudly raised the Fairtrade flag at the Town Hall this morning to mark the start of Fairtrade Fortnight. The ceremony was led by the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Corrine Franklin, accompanied by the Mayor’s Cadet, Flight Sgt. Frazer Lack, alongside representatives from the Felixstowe Fairtrade Forum. Following the flag raising, guests were welcomed… Read more »

At its meeting on 3 September 2025, Felixstowe Town Council considered the findings of an independent valuation and supporting reports in respect of the potential acquisition of the Palace Cinema. After a full debate, Council resolved not to pursue acquisition of the property. The decision followed careful consideration of the financial and operational implications, alongside… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council has begun exploring the potential acquisition of the Palace Cinema, one of the town’s most recognisable cultural landmarks. At an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 29 July 2025, Members agreed to begin a process of due diligence, including commissioning surveys, valuations and legal advice, to assess the viability of acquiring the building. Mayor… Read more »

Felixstowe Seafront Garden receive prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The site is one of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The news that the Felixstowe Seafront Gardens have met the standards required for… Read more »

Suffolk Day 2025 was marked with community pride on Saturday 21 June, as residents gathered in the Town Hall Gardens to celebrate all that makes Suffolk special.  The Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Corrine Franklin, raised the Suffolk Flag at 11am,and was joined by her fellow Town Councillors. A number of local care homes attended the… Read more »

Felixstowe in Flower celebrates a remarkable 40 years with a vibrant launch event on Saturday, 7 June from 10am-12 noon PLEASE NOTE: Due to a poor weather forecast, including significant rain, the Launch has been officially moved from Felixstowe Triangle to the covered area to the rear of Sainsbury’s and Great Eastern Square, (facing onto… Read more »