Work is underway to give the public shelters along Felixstowe’s iconic seafront a well-earned facelift. Suffolk Coastal District Council owns six shelters along the Felixstowe seafront (three brick built and three timber shelters). Of these, four are currently being refurbished and redecorated. Work has now begun on the all wooden Jubilee shelter, which is having… Read more »
Read moreFrom 30/06/17 until 03/07/2017 Bridleway 14, Felixstowe from Nicholas Road to the railway crossing will be closed to all pedestrian and bridleway traffic. This is for safety reasons to enable emergency repairs to be carried out on the level crossing. Co-ordinated works may also take place during this period. There will be no alternative route… Read more »
Read moreSuffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A154 Candlet Road, Felixstowe to facilitate carriageway repairs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period. Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists. The diversion route will be the A14, the A154 and vice versa. It is intended that the closure will… Read more »
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The Mayor, Cllr Nick Barber, was among the distinguished guests who were invited to celebrate the Port of Felixstowe’s 50th anniversary celebrations at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich last Friday. The UK’s first operational container terminal opened at the Port of Felixstowe on 1 July 1967. The 50th anniversary of this major event will be… Read more »
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With just over a week to go until Suffolk Armed Forces Weekend 2017… everyone is being invited to follow in the ‘footsteps of history’ with a special seafront march on Sunday 25 June starting from the Felixstowe Beachside Events Area (near the Pier). Join the colourful costumed re-enactors representing the Dutch invaders from 1030 for… Read more »
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Join us at the Triangle in town from 10am – 12noon on Saturday 17th June for the launch of our annual floral display scheme – Felixstowe in Flower. Free sunflower plants and seeds Competitions Music from The Stowaways Balloons and other goodies Horticultural Society stand Girl Guides stand …plus judge the Town Councillors’ flower… Read more »
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Special travel arrangements are being put in place for the upcoming Suffolk Armed Forces Weekend, which is expected to draw increased numbers of visitors to the town. Hosted by Suffolk Coastal District Council on Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 June, the action-packed weekend will recognise the huge contribution made by our servicemen and women… Read more »
Read moreSuffolk Highways would like to sincerely apologise for the recent disruption caused with gaining access to residents properties. To undertake the footway and access reconstruction, it isnt always possible for access into properties to be maintained however, for the remaining works, on street parking will be allowed within the coned area between the temporary traffic… Read more »
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PHILIP THICKNESSE – FRIEND OR FOE? The life and very lively times of Phillip Thicknesse, Governor of Landguard Fort 1753-66. LANDGUARD FORT, FELIXSTOWE: September 28th – October 1st Something fabulous is happening in Felixstowe. The story of Philip Thicknesse, Governor of Landguard Fort 1753- 66, is being brought to life in the place where… Read more »
Read moreSuffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A154 Trinity Avenue, Felixstowe westbound only from Dock Gate Number 1 roundabout to Anzani Avenue and eastbound only from the A14 Overbridge to Dock Gate Number 1 roundabout to facilitate carriageway resurfacing. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period. Access will be… Read more »
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