Work is underway to enhance the look
of Adastral Close in Felixstowe to help maintain the area and
improve the green spaces around homes closest to the Port of
Felixstowe.
Published: 16 March 2010 11:58
As part of improvements being made to
Hamilton Road in Felixstowe, Suffolk Coastal has created 19 new
free 30 minute car parking spaces to help residents and visitors
shopping in the town and businesses get through the worst of the
current harsh economic times.
Published: 11 March 2010 16:15
The ongoing efforts to get the
community fully involved in the campaign to refurbish Felixstowe’s
Seafront Gardens has seen a consultancy team appointed to help
ensure that local views are at the heart of any new designs.
Published: 11 March 2010 09:40
With a list of over 20 conditions
intended to control and mitigate the impact of the development on
the neighbouring area, Suffolk Coastal gave a provisional go-ahead
to plans to create 8,000 square metres of business units in
Melton.
Published: 05 March 2010 10:54
One of Suffolk Coastal’s latest
Community Safety Partnership supported projects, the Felixstowe
Town Pastors scheme, is set to benefit next week from additional
help as part of a joint training event.
Published: 05 March 2010 10:50
Suffolk Coastal has agreed a budget
that will mean only an eight pence increase in the weekly cost of
its services to an average Band D home while bringing its total of
efficiencies made since 2001 to over £10 million.
Published: 26 February 2010 12:04
The 2010 edition of Choose Suffolk
Coastal, the district’s holiday guide, is set for its official
launch promoting a picture of holiday perfection enticing visitors
wanting a short break or longer vacation in fantastic
surroundings.
Published: 26 February 2010 11:21
Suffolk Coastal District Council and
the Suffolk Biodiversity Partnership (SBP) are leading the way in
protecting the future of the local green environment as part of a
series of community projects funded by the Suffolk Coastal Local
Strategic Partnership (LSP) promoting biodiversity in local green
spaces.
Published: 23 February 2010 14:33
Tesco Stores Limited was today
(Monday) found guilty of a number of serious offences relating to
its store in Anson Road, Martlesham after Suffolk Coastal’s food
safety team reported a catalogue of problems there in 2007.
Published: 22 February 2010 17:15
Children and young people in Suffolk
Coastal can now get around to evening and weekend events as the
Going Somewhere youth transport service is offering much needed
transport across the district.
Published: 19 February 2010 17:41
The Government’s announcement today
(Wednesday) that no changes will be made to local councils in
Suffolk until after a special countywide meeting is held to agree
the way forward has been attacked as causing even more
uncertainty.
Published: 10 February 2010 17:27
As part of a heathland restoration
project tree thinning will be taking place at Sutton Heath near
Woodbridge this month.
Published: 09 February 2010 16:35
Councillors have reiterated their
calls on the Government to ensure that Suffolk Coastal’s
communities have a chance to make their local voice heard on the
possible building of a new nuclear power station at Sizewell.
Published: 03 February 2010 16:52
Suffolk Coastal District Council is
continuing to put hard cash to work to help sustain the local
economy and support business projects in its market towns.
Published: 01 February 2010 12:21
Following a successful pilot in
Woodbridge town centre, the cashless parking service RingGo is
being rolled out to Suffolk Coastal car parks in Felixstowe from
Thursday, January 28, making it more convenient for motorists to
pay for car parking.
Published: 26 January 2010 16:30
A campaign to improve broadband
speeds, launched by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
has been backed by Suffolk Coastal. The council is urging local
businesses and residents to voice their frustrations about the
speed of the local information highway.
Published: 25 January 2010 11:20
Repair work is to be carried out to a
section of path used by wheel chair users and residents with prams
and pushchairs connecting Hamilton Gardens and Felixstowe Seafront
Gardens.
Published: 21 January 2010 11:22
The Government’s John Denham has been
told by Suffolk Coastal that he should throw out the
recommendations given to him for the future shape of local councils
in Suffolk because they are fatally flawed.
Published: 20 January 2010 12:35
Starting today (Tuesday, January 19)
minor works are being carried out to repair lanterns and lighting
columns in the Felixstowe Seafront Gardens.
Published: 19 January 2010 15:29
Licensees of pubs and clubs in Leiston
are being given the opportunity to access training to help improve
their knowledge of drugs and how to tackle problems of misuse in
their establishments.
Published: 19 January 2010 09:33
Leiston Lynx Basketball Club is
holding its first Community Basketball Open Day on Sunday January
31 at Leiston Leisure Centre when youngsters and adults can come
along, pick up some tips and play or watch some games.
Published: 18 January 2010 11:15
Despite claims in the local and
national media, there have still been no confirmed reports of
anyone having taken sand off any of Felixstowe’s beaches during the
recent wintery conditions.
Published: 14 January 2010 12:32
A local dog training club in
Felixstowe is taking to the streets cleaning up other owners’ dog
mess as well as their own in an attempt to help keep the town mess
free.
Published: 14 January 2010 12:26
Local young people have been
refreshing their knowledge about alcohol awareness this week as the
Suffolk Coastal Community Safety Partnership (CSP) raises
awareness.
Published: 13 January 2010 17:56
The sterling efforts of the district’s
refuse and recycling teams will mean that from tomorrow (Thursday,
January 14) all collections should be back to normal, with people
once again able to put out their brown wheelie bins as well.
Published: 13 January 2010 15:20
Voluntary groups that are resolving to
get even better in 2010 can get a helping hand at a free advice
session in Felixstowe.
Published: 13 January 2010 15:17
Another chance to see local musical
talent is on offer as a new event, Bands in the Bar, showcases
local bands in a series of evening gigs.
Published: 11 January 2010 14:14
The final phase of Suffolk Coastal’s
greener waste collection services is set to be rolled out to
remaining homes in Suffolk Coastal this March, seeing every
household in the district benefitting from improved recycling and
waste collection services.
Published: 11 January 2010 14:07
Following a successful run of taster
sessions organised by Suffolk Coastal a new athletics club, Coastal
AC, has been formed to give youngsters interested in athletics the
chance to develop their skills.
Published: 06 January 2010 12:01
Following the busy Christmas period
residents are being asked to cut down on their waste and go greener
for the New Year.
Published: 29 December 2009 16:00
The efforts of local campaigners
hoping to preserve a historical landmark have been successful and a
decision on the future of Trimley St Mary railway station building
has been postponed.
Published: 21 December 2009 16:35
Suffolk Coastal residents can continue
as normal this Christmas with the council offices at Melton Hill
being open for two days during the Christmas period and more
services than ever available online.
Published: 15 December 2009 16:58
Suffolk Coastal’s Community Safety
Partnership (CSP) in collaboration with the Safer Neighbourhood
Team (SNT) will be out in the community this Christmas reminding
residents to act responsibly while enjoying themselves during the
festive season.
Published: 14 December 2009 16:24
Even more residents are now able to
ensure a cosy New Year thanks to a new pilot scheme to help ensure
eligible residents can take advantage of free loft
insulation.
Published: 14 December 2009 10:30
As National Tree Week draws to a close
Suffolk Coastal’s Parish Tree Scheme celebrates continuing to make
a green difference across the district.
Published: 09 December 2009 17:38
Thanks to local support for one of
Suffolk Coastal’s oldest train stations its future is starting to
look a little brighter as it receives backing from the community
and high profile organisations.
Published: 09 December 2009 11:08
Local people are being encouraged to
get involved with the protection and preservation of the district’s
green spaces, helping them to stay at their best for many years to
come.
Published: 07 December 2009 16:15
The third and final heat of this
year’s Soundwaves Ultimate Bands contest saw the last group of
bands and artists performing for a sought after place in the
final.
Published: 07 December 2009 16:10
Senior schools across the district are
being urged to take part in a special emergency planning exercise
being held next month which will be based around a major coastal
flooding incident at Felixstowe.
Published: 04 December 2009 12:48
Because over 1,100 individual comments
were received on the recent consultation on the distribution of
housing across the district, Suffolk Coastal has decided that it
needs more time to fully assess them and has postponed its
scheduled meetings about the Core Strategy.
Published: 04 December 2009 12:34
Suffolk's residents who want to see
three unitary councils in the county will not have their case heard
by the organisation parachuted in to carve up local government
following today's Appeal Court judgment which has set aside an
earlier ruling.
Published: 02 December 2009 16:22
Following a typical increase for this
time of year in reports of winter vomiting disease caused by
Norovirus Suffolk Coastal’s food and safety team are advising food
businesses in the district to take extra precautions and maintain
high levels of food hygiene to help prevent its spread.
Published: 02 December 2009 16:18
Residents and visitors looking for a
local Christmas shopping experience this year can take again
advantage of free parking at Suffolk Coastal’s Melton Hill car
park.
Published: 01 December 2009 12:40
An ambitious investment programme
targeted at improving all aspects of life across the whole of the
district which has been agreed by the Suffolk Coastal Local
Strategic Partnership (LSP) was outlined recently at its annual
forum.
Published: 30 November 2009 12:55
Residents in Suffolk Coastal are using
their green-fingered skills to take part in a Guinness World Record
attempt during the special Tree O’Clock event designed to help the
environment and increase the number of trees in the UK.
Published: 30 November 2009 12:27
Major improvements to Deben Swimming
Pool in Woodbridge, means that the pool will be closed to swimmers
for four weeks from next Monday.
Published: 26 November 2009 17:34
In celebration of the first European
Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) the Suffolk Waste Partnership is
promoting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign and will be visiting
Suffolk Coastal to help residents cut down on waste.
Published: 24 November 2009 16:48
The district’s newest play area, the
final local project to be funded by the BIG Lottery Fund is now
complete and ready for action.
Published: 24 November 2009 13:01
Residents are being warned to be
cautious of bogus telephone callers contacting residents and
businesses in the district claiming that they are entitled to a
Council Tax or national non-domestic rate (business rate)
rebate.
Published: 23 November 2009 12:49
The Suffolk Coastal Resource Network
(SCRN) is continuing to take its services on tour with a special
lunchtime networking event next week in Saxmundham.
Published: 20 November 2009 17:21
Suffolk Coastal is trying to contact
family members of anyone buried in its Aldeburgh, Leiston,
Saxmundham or Woodbridge cemeteries between 1974 - 1984 where the
plots have been purchased under an exclusive right of burial.
Published: 20 November 2009 17:19
Local businesses can now improve their
food hygiene credentials thanks to a one day training course that
offers the chance to gain a level 2 award in cleaning in food
premises.
Published: 20 November 2009 16:12
Local youngsters can now start their
journey to becoming the Olympic stars of tomorrow by trying their
hand at track and field events at one of two upcoming athletics
taster sessions.
Published: 19 November 2009 16:59
Surprised and disappointed was the
reaction of Suffolk Coastal to the decision last Friday (November
13) by Ipswich Crown Court that resulted in charges against three
defendants for causing and executing unlawful works to Darsham
House not being allowed to proceed.
Published: 19 November 2009 16:20
The second edition of the Suffolk
Coastal Arts Directory has just been published and promises to be
another valuable boost to the local arts community.
Published: 17 November 2009 11:00
Local communities are one step closer
to living a sustainable life thanks to training sessions giving
advice on how to reduce dependency on dwindling fossil fuels.
Published: 12 November 2009 16:44
A Joint Cabinet Task Group is set to
be created to help Suffolk Coastal and Waveney work closer together
and make their services more efficient.
Published: 12 November 2009 15:01
A joint project between local Councils
and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has focussed on hand car
washes in the district to ensure they comply with health and safety
legislation.
Published: 12 November 2009 12:32
The first step in the development
control process has been taken for a major planning application in
the Walton area near Felixstowe expected to be submitted by agents
for landowners Trinity College.
Published: 11 November 2009 15:05
Staff at Suffolk Coastal have helped
raise over £1,200 thanks to a spooky charity event to help raise
money for the Ipswich hospital Special Care Baby Unit.
Published: 10 November 2009 12:16
Suffolk Coastal is reiterating its
calls on the Government to ensure that there is a real local say to
ensure local issues are fully taken into account in any future
planning process for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell.
Published: 09 November 2009 17:14
Suffolk Coastal is seeking an
independent person to join its Standards Committee that helps to
ensure that councillors and officers of the District Council, and
the district’s Town and Parish Councils, continue to meet the high
standards expected of them.
Published: 09 November 2009 17:10
The decision for planning application
C09/1119/FUL, submitted for the development of log cabins in
Wenhaston, has been postponed to allow further consideration.
Published: 06 November 2009 16:07
This year’s Soundwaves Ultimate Bands
Contest is shaping up to be the best yet after the first heat set a
high standard with young local bands taking to the stage at
Felixstowe’s Spa Pavilion.
Published: 05 November 2009 17:06
Older people in the district have
proved their commitment to fitness by taking to the water, thanks
to a nationally-backed free swim scheme.
Published: 04 November 2009 17:03
A package of proposals have been
agreed which could help Suffolk Coastal cut the amount of carbon
dioxide produced as a result of its business travel and by its
employees getting to work.
Published: 04 November 2009 15:23
Local youngsters now have even more
opportunities for play thanks to further funding for outdoor play
projects from the outdoor play space fund (OPSF).
Published: 03 November 2009 15:58
Suffolk Coastal’s steps to help aid
local economic recovery are well under way, benefitting local
market towns and organisations across the district.
Published: 03 November 2009 15:53
The coastal scenery of Thorpeness was
recreated recreated in an ambitious piece by piece project, as the
district’s contribution to the national community arts project, the
Big Draw.
Published: 03 November 2009 15:45
New, state of the art thermal imaging
equipment will soon be making its rounds in Suffolk Coastal to
identify poor home insulation and save residents money.
Published: 02 November 2009 14:35
Local youngsters are set to lead the
way in preventing litter dropping and dog fouling in the
district.
Published: 02 November 2009 09:41
Residents still have until November 18
to comment on Suffolk Coastal’s proposals on where new homes should
be shared out across the district between now and 2025.
Published: 29 October 2009 12:01
Whether it is competitive Dance Mat
battling, showing off some smooth moves, or simply having fun with
friends, the Dance Mat Discos provide a great opportunity for young
people over the age of 8 to get active and dance their way to
fitness.
Published: 28 October 2009 16:41
Not in My Neighbourhood week returns
next month to the district to promote community safety and crime
reduction and to help make Suffolk Coastal an even safer place to
live.
Published: 28 October 2009 15:14
The unique landscape of the skyline
from Thorpeness is going to be recreated tomorrow (Saturday) as
budding artists of all ages join together at Leiston Leisure Centre
as part of the Big Draw campaign.
Published: 23 October 2009
12:51