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The Ukrainian flag will be flown from the Town Hall on Tuesday 15th March, marking Felixstowe’s solidarity with Ukraine, the Mayor of Felixstowe announced at this morning’s flag raising for Commonwealth Day. Having read the Commonwealth Day affirmation, the Mayor raised the Commonwealth flag with Reverend Andrew Dotchin, Parish of St. John’s Church, Felixstowe and… Read more »

Following the invasion of Ukraine, the government is launching a new sponsorship scheme to make sure that Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homes have a route to safety in the UK. The scheme will match people, charities, businesses and community groups to Ukrainians who do not have established families in the country,… Read more »

Residents in Felixstowe are being invited to join a celebration of Commonwealth Day. The Commonwealth flag will be raised during a short ceremony outside Felixstowe Town Hall in the Town Hall Gardens at 9:30am on 14 March 2022. Felixstowe’s flag will be one of hundreds to be flown across more than 40 countries across the… Read more »

St Elizabeth Hospice has announced 17th April (Easter Sunday) as the new date for its fundraising dip following the postponement of its popular Christmas Day Dip, due to adverse weather conditions, last year. Returning for the 17th time, the event will see hundreds of ‘dippers’ don an array of fancy-dress and vibrant outfits, with the… Read more »

As the nation prepares to celebrate the unique milestone of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first monarch to reign for 70 years, an extended weekend of celebratory activities is being coordinated by the Felixstowe Carnival Association, Felixstowe Town Council and Visit Felixstowe. Details of the scheduled activities, which will take place over the… Read more »

As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café has now been completed, bringing a new exciting resort experience one step closer.  Starting in August 2020, Barnes Construction have now completed the build of the new landmark building, which will house a new café named ‘The Kitchen @… Read more »

PCC proposes precept investment to improve 101 call answering The Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner is requesting public feedback on the use of council tax on policing matters for the next financial year. Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, says: “As your Police and Crime Commissioner, setting the budget is one of my most… Read more »

In consultation with local stakeholders and to avoid disruption during the summer season, construction of the new Felixstowe beach hut village will now get under way in September.    Having been granted planning permission for a new beach hut village on Felixstowe’s South Seafront in October 2021, East Suffolk Council had originally intended to begin… Read more »

How does the flu virus spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they spread the flu virus in tiny droplets of saliva over a wide area. These droplets can then be breathed in by other people or they can be picked up by touching surfaces where the droplets have landed. Should I have the… Read more »