Felixstowe beach (Felixstowe South and Pier) is flying high after being named as one of country’s best beaches by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, joining an elite of seaside towns scooping Blue Flag and Seaside Awards this year. With the current travel restrictions and the likelihood of foreign holidays being cancelled, a day trip to… Read more »
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East Suffolk Council is introducing a scheme for street and market traders, which it hopes will make it easier for events to take place and breathe new life in to high streets as the district looks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some towns in East Suffolk are currently subject to street trading regulations, which… Read more »
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East Suffolk Council has started trialling a new scheme which helps reconnect older residents who are vulnerable due to social isolation. The East Suffolk Grandpad Loan Scheme is aimed at tackling social isolation amongst mainly older residents who have little or no contact with loved ones or the outside world due to a lack of… Read more »
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The Suffolk Coastal Local Plan is currently being examined by an Independent Planning Inspector. Following the close of public hearings in September 2019, the Inspector wrote to East Suffolk Council advising what modifications are likely to be required in order for the plan to be found ‘sound’. Responses to the consultation will be considered by… Read more »
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Click the image below to read the fifth edition of the Town Council’s quarterly seasonal magazine – Summer 2020.
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UPDATE: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF HAMILTON ROAD SHARED SPACE WILL COMMENCE FROM 4th JULY. Cobbold Road to Bank Corner. Daily: 10.00-16.00 This will make the area pedestrian friendly with traffic restrictions in place to assist people to observe social distancing rules and help your business to protect staff and customers and to trade effectively. Please note: Deliveries… Read more »
Read moreCouncillor Mark Jepson was elected as the Mayor of Felixstowe for 2020-21 at the Annual Meeting of Felixstowe Town Council held on 20th May. On the same evening Councillor Sharon Harkin was appointed as the Deputy Mayor. Addressing the Council for the first time as Mayor, Cllr Jepson said: “I am incredibly proud to… Read more »
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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 around 70 entries… Read more »
Read moreFELIXSTOWE TOWN COUNCIL CIVIC AWARDS 2020. Felixstowe Town Council is delighted to announce the winners of their annual Civic Awards, at the culmination of Cllr Nick Barber’s term as the Mayor of Felixstowe for 2019-20. With the usual awards ceremony having been cancelled earlier in the year and unable to take place, the Mayor is… Read more »
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The Royal British Legion has today announced a programme of activity to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May for people to participate in from home. With members of the public no longer able to attend VE Day 75 events, the Legion is calling on the nation to get involved from… Read more »
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