BBC Countryfile Magazine has shortlisted Suffolk as one of five places in their “Holiday Destination of the Year” awards. Tourism is hugely important to the Suffolk economy – particularly in Suffolk Coastal & Waveney. There will be a public vote which opens on FRIDAY and Suffolk need your votes. The more people that vote,… Read more »
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Posts by: Town Hall Staff
Felixstowe to commemorate 65th Anniversary of the North Sea Floods in January 2018. 18 Dec 2017
Felixstowe Town Council and St John’s Church are arranging a Concert of Memories to commemorate the 1953 North Sea Floods, which claimed 41 lives locally and over 300 people in English coastal towns and villages. The service will be held at the Church on Orwell Road, Felixstowe, on Saturday 27 January 2018 from 6.30-7.30pm. All… Read more »
Read moreFully funded first-time central heating systems for Suffolk residents 15 Dec 2017
Suffolk’s local authorities are now able to provide fully funded central heating systems* to 514 fuel poor households across Suffolk over the next three years. Around 4 million UK households are in fuel poverty, unable to affordably heat their home to the temperature needed to stay warm and healthy. As well as being on low… Read more »
Read moreGet your skates on…Felixstowe Ice Rink opens Wednesday 20th December 14 Dec 2017
Join the Mayor of Felixstowe for a festive cheer at the 11am opening of our Christmas Ice Rink at Great Eastern Square, Hamilton Road, on Wednesday 20 December. Thanks to the generous support of the East of England Coop, Felixstowe Town Council is once again able to offer public skating free of charge, between 11am to… Read more »
Read moreWinner of Mayor’s Christmas Card 2017 30 Nov 2017
Local resident, Stephen Squirrell, wins the 2017 Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. This year’s Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition was themed ‘Great Days by the Sea’ and from the launch on 9 October to the closing date on 10 November, Felixstowe Town Council received over 50 entries. The Mayor, Cllr Nick Barber and Mayoress, Mrs Judy Barber… Read more »
Read moreNewsletter December 2017 17 Nov 2017
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Read moreThe Environment Agencies 2017 Bathing Water Results 15 Nov 2017
Once again Felixstowe beaches have been has been awarded Excellent for its bathing water for 2017 by the Environment Agency. Please see table below: East Anglia 10750 Lowestoft (North of Claremont Pier) Good Waveney Suffolk Waveney Co Const Anglian Water Services Limited East Anglia 10800 Lowestoft (South of Claremont Pier) Good Waveney Suffolk Waveney… Read more »
Read moreTown Council response to SCDC Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation 13 Nov 2017
Click the image below to read Felixstowe Town Council’s response to the Suffolk Coastal District Council Issues and Options Consultation (opens a PDF). The consultation documents themselves are available on the SCDC website here: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/local-plans/suffolk-coastal-local-plan/local-plan-review/help-plan-the-future-of-the-district-issues-and-options/
Read moreSuffolk Armed Forces Weekend – New Fund Created 09 Nov 2017
As we approach Armistice Day, a new fund has been set up to support service personnel in this area. The fund has been created to provide a lasting legacy following the success of the Suffolk Armed Forces Weekend earlier this year. Thousands of people flocked to Felixstowe for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate Suffolk Armed Forces… Read more »
Read moreRoad Resurfacing – Langer Road, Felixstowe 23 Oct 2017
Due to a review of the resurfacing programme, it has been necessary for the resurfacing along Langer Road, Felixstowe to be postponed until next week. Suffolk Highways will confirm the new start date as earlier as possible. They apologise for any inconvenience this amendment may cause. Suffolk Highways will be carrying out road resurfacing works… Read more »
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