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 »

Felixstowe’s Beaches Among Britain’s Best Once Again with 2025 Blue Flag and Seaside Award – Now Six Years Running Felixstowe’s beaches have once again been recognised as among the best in the country, proudly earning the prestigious 2025 Blue Flag and Seaside Award for the sixth consecutive year. The awards, which highlight excellence in water… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council Civic Awards 2025 Felixstowe Town Council is delighted to announce this year’s Civic Awards winners, presented by the Mayor of Felixstowe for 2024/24, Cllr David Rowe, at the Annual Town Meeting held at Felixstowe School on Wednesday 14 May 2025. The Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr David Rowe, said: “It was a honour… Read more »

2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day—a momentous occasion that brought peace to Europe and marked the end of World War II. To honour this historic milestone, Felixstowe Town Council is proud to lead the community in a series of commemorative events, with a special focus on an evocative Torch Parade… Read more »

Felixstowe Town Council was honoured to host a civic delegation from its twin town, Wesel, Germany, from 25 to 28 April 2025. This visit marked the continued celebration of a longstanding and valued international friendship, first established in 1974 when Felixstowe and Wesel were formally twinned. Over the past five decades, this unique relationship has… Read more »

‘CATWALK on the COAST’ – Felixstowe’s Charity Fashion Show Returns for a Night of Local Fashion and Inspiration Felixstowe Town Council is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Felixstowe Fashion Show, brought back by popular demand to support the Felixstowe Mayor’s Charities. On Thursday, 3rd April, St John’s Church in Felixstowe will… Read more »

Felixstowe to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Torch Parade and Community Events 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a significant moment in history when peace was restored to Europe, bringing an end to the devastating conflict of World War II. On Thursday, 8 May 2025, Felixstowe Town Council… Read more »