Felixstowe’s popular annual Christmas lights switch on show, organised by the Felixstowe Lions Club and supported by Felixstowe Town Council, has been cancelled this year. The decision to cancel the event, which would usually see thousands coming from across the region to enjoy festive entertainment and browse the shops and craft market before the official… Read more »
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Saturday 15th August is the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day and the centenary of the unveiling of Felixstowe War Memorial. To mark the occasion the The Royal British Legion (Felixstowe Branch) will be hosting a small, socially distanced service at the War Memorial from 2pm this Saturday with Felixstowe Town Council and the Parish… Read more »
Read moreUPDATE FROM HIGHWAYS ENGLAND: Important roadworks information A14 junction 58, Seven Hills to junction 62, Felixstowe in both directions: resurfacing I write to inform you that following some issues identified over the last couple of evenings, we have made some changes to our traffic management. We would like to apologise for the disruption that has… Read more »
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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 »
Read moreEast 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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People are invited to have their say on what improvements they would like to see at Langer Park in Felixstowe. East Suffolk Council is looking to make improvements to Langer Park in Felixstowe, as part of its commitment to enable communities and care for the environment. The aim is to create a welcoming, green space… Read more »
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A well-used, but unadopted, alleyway in Felixstowe has been cleared to ensure it remains safe for people to use as a cut-through to the town’s high street. The alleyway, which runs from Hamilton Road to the Library, has long been used as a cut-through to the town’s high street but was becoming unsafe due to… Read more »
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Work on a new café/restaurant in the heart of Felixstowe’s South Seafront is set to start later this summer – bringing a new exciting resort experience to the area. East Suffolk Council have commissioned Barnes Construction, a local building company, to start work on the new landmark building, which will house the café/restaurant, offering indoor… Read more »
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