Despite our best efforts I was disappointed to receive the following from  David Leach,  Government Affairs Manager,  Marks & Spencer PLC “Dear Cllr Newman and Cllr Holdcroft, I am writing to inform you that a decision has now been made to proceed with the closure of the M&S store in Felixstowe. The consultation process with… Read more »

The Mayor Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman, Suffolk Coastal MP, Thérèse Coffey and local councillors, Geoff Holdcroft and Tracey Green had a frank exchange of views with the Head of Public Affairs at Marks and Spencer, when they met in Parliament yesterday. They suggested that Felixstowe is a town on the rise and with jobs, population… Read more »

Town Council supports community resilience efforts on a day of remembrance marking anniversary of the North Sea Floods. Yesterday the Mayor, fellow Town Councillors, local residents and children from Langer Primary Academy, laid a wreath for those who lost their lives to the 1953 flood in Felixstowe at a poignant service led by Reverend Andrew… Read more »

Today the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman has emailed and posted the following letter to Marks and Spencer to try and work with them to remain in the town: Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer Plc Marks and Spencer Group plc Waterside House 35 North Wharf Road London W2 1NW 17th January 2019 Dear… Read more »

Local people who want to find out more about becoming a District Councillor for the new East Suffolk Council are invited to attend one of two information days being held next month. On 1 April, East Suffolk Council will be formed – a new ‘super district’ authority, serving the residents, businesses and communities of both… Read more »

On Thursday 31 January 2019 at 10am there will be a short service at the Flood Memorial, Langer Road, Felixstowe led by Revd Dotchin, Vicar of Felixstowe Town and Rural Dean of the Colneys where the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman will lay a wreath to commemorate the 1953 North Sea Floods, which claimed… Read more »