Help put
our district's heritage on show
The owners of historic buildings are being asked to put them in the
public spotlight during the nationwide Heritage Open Days run by
English Heritage that are set to take place next September.
Published: 28 December 2011 14:30
Candidates
wanted to fill Walberswick vacancies
Candidates for the two vacant seats on Walberswick Parish Council
have until noon on Friday, January 6 to return their completed
nomination forms to Suffolk Coastal’s elections team at Melton
Hill.
Published: 28 December 2011 14:27
Thursdays
are a time for change in Woodbridge
Want to help make a change in your community in 2012? Then come
along to the launch of the Woodbridge Information sessions at
Woodbridge Library on Thursday, January 12 and find out more about
how committing a few hours can make a real difference.
Published: 23 December 2011 10:56
Businesses
should go online for better broadband
Businesses in east Suffolk are being urged to take a few minutes to
add their support to the Better Broadband for Suffolk campaign
which wants to see superfast broadband implemented urgently,
helping local businesses to compete for work in the future.
Published: 21 December 2011 15:41
Volunteers
set up company to save Trimley station
A new company, the Trimley Station Community Trust, has been set up
and hopes to officially become a charity in the new year and
attract volunteers to help them achieve the goal of turning a
historic building into a locally run and used asset.
Published: 21 December 2011 15:38
Doing
virtually everything for safer nights out in Felixstowe
Those visiting Felixstowe and enjoying a night out during the
festive season will be given all kinds of reminders on how to make
sure it is also a safe experience, thanks to the Suffolk Coastal
Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
Published: 21 December 2011 15:34
Bags
of protection now in place at Thorpeness
The key work of putting nearly 2,000 fabric bags filled with sand
and shingle in place as part of the second phase of an innovative
partnership scheme to provide improved protection to Thorpeness’s
coastline has been finished ahead of schedule.
Published: 21 December 2011 13:29
Raise a
glass but take the bottle to the bank
Residents are being asked over the upcoming festive season to
resolve to take their empty bottles to one of the 200 recycling
banks across the district.
Published: 19 December 2011 17:11
Council
backs new policies for growth and environmental
protection
The formal go-ahead for a major set of planning policies that will
help control the future development of the district over the next
two decades was given yesterday (Thursday) by a special meeting of
Suffolk Coastal’s Full Council.
Published: 16 December 2011 23:07
Event
to help communities and businesses take environmental
action
Action on the environment that can be taken at the grassroot
community level of our district while saving money is the theme of
the January Suffolk Coastal Greenprint Forum which aims to bring
together the experience and successes of groups already doing
pioneering work.
Published: 16 December 2011 23:02
Boxing
Day collections come two days early
The upcoming holiday period will see Suffolk Coastal’s recycling
and refuse collections carrying on as normal except for the Boxing
Day Monday rounds which will be carried out on the Christmas Eve
Saturday.
Published: 14 December 2011 17:58
Companies
asked for proposals for future of the Spa
Leisure and entertainment companies from across the country are set
to be asked for their proposals for the future use of Felixstowe's
Spa Theatre after Suffolk Coastal's Cabinet agreed it could no
longer afford to give it the necessary long-term financial
commitment.
Published: 12 December 2011 10:36
Woodbridge's
support for Army put in writing
Woodbridge’s long history of supporting the soldiers that live and
work within the town and their families has been confirmed in
writing.
Published: 12 December 2011 10:32
Leader
asks what would you do to bridge our budget gap?
Everyone with an interest in the district still has over two weeks
to give their views on what Suffolk Coastal should do to bridge the
daunting budget gap facing the Council over the next four
years.
Published: 05 December 2011 12:29
Get
set for help to grow your sports club
Sports clubs and organisations in Suffolk Coastal are being invited
to book their place at a two hour free event which could give them
all the help and advice they need to become bigger and better in
2012.
Published: 02 December 2011 12:09
Help
shape the future of Felixstowe
A special forum is being held next week when people are being asked
to come along and give their views on what the important issues are
facing Suffolk Coastal’s biggest town and how the Felixstowe
Futures team can help.
Published: 02 December 2011 12:00
Blaxhall
Parish Council now back to full strength
The vacant seat on Blaxhall Parish Council was filled last night
(Thursday) bringing it back to its full nine-member strength after
the village’s voters expressed their preference from the two
candidates standing.
Published: 02 December 2011 10:38
Bin
collections could be delayed by strike action
Most of the recycling and refuse collections due to be made
tomorrow (Wednesday, November 30) are set to be delayed by the
national strike action among public sector workers.
Published: 29 November 2011 12:27
Flood
alerts for Suffolk Coast on November 27
Flood warning information for the Suffolk Coast on Sunday, November
27
Published: 27 November 2011 19:13
Help
something take root during National Tree Week
The 37th annual National Tree Week starts on Saturday, November 26
and runs until Sunday, December 4, and Suffolk Coastal is urging
people to play their part locally.
Published: 25 November 2011 15:09
Free
parking boost to market towns' Christmas activities
This coming Saturday, November 26, will see the first of five
special Christmas-themed events at market towns in the district
being given an extra boost by Suffolk Coastal providing free car
parking.
Published: 25 November 2011 15:06
Blaxhall
voters set to fill parish vacancy
The voters of Blaxhall have two candidates to choose from on
Thursday, December 1 when they are filling a vacant seat on their
parish council and bringing it back to its full nine-member
strength.
Published: 24 November 2011 15:19
Councils
looking to say you're hired to apprentices
Recognising the need to provide local career opportunities to young
people in their districts has seen Suffolk Coastal and Waveney
Councils press ahead with plans to offer apprenticeships to those
looking to take their first steps into local government.
Published: 23 November 2011 15:26
District's
sporting heroes hit the bullseye at awards event
The fifth annual Suffolk Coastal Sport Awards ceremony saw 10
winners on a night which was a celebration of achievement and
commitment from across the district.
Published: 21 November 2011 12:58
Make
your pledge! Wear the White Ribbon this year
An international White Ribbon campaign against gender violence is
being marked in Woodbridge on Saturday, November 26 at the Turban
Centre from 10am to 2pm when people can also find out what support
is in place for those facing domestic violence and abuse.
Published: 18 November 2011 15:37
Working
together to help the district grow
Over 150 people attended the 2011 Annual Forum of the Suffolk
Coastal Local Strategic Partnership held last Friday, (November 11)
and which brought together representatives from organisations from
across the whole district.
Published: 14 November 2011 16:07
Cabinet
back to full strength as housing post filled
Aldeburgh’s Terry-Jill Haworth is the newly appointed Cabinet
Member for Housing after the recent mini-reshuffle of posts by the
Council’s Leader.
Published: 11 November 2011 14:27
Council securing value for money for its residents
The latest annual review of how the Council is managing its
finances has concluded that it has in place the proper arrangements
for securing value for money in the use of its resources.
Published: 09 November 2011 16:13
Eyes of the world on East Suffolk districts
In a fantastic boost for the two districts and its communities, 12
of the 16 Suffolk towns and villages which will welcome the Olympic
flame next July are in Waveney and Suffolk Coastal.
Published: 07 November 2011 11:13
Council
mourns death of Councillor John Klaschka
The news of the death today of John Klaschka, a district councillor
for Kesgrave East, was greeted with sadness and surprise by Suffolk
Coastal’s Leader.
Published: 26 October 2011 17:00
Saving
Trimley Station campaign right on track
The actions of local people to save Trimley Station from demolition
appear to now be on the verge of success with a company board being
set up to take on the lease of the building from Network
Rail.
Published: 24 October 2011 15:14
Wins
all round as coast defence works brought forward
The majority of Central Felixstowe’s beach will be open to the
public all next summer following a decision to press ahead with
more of the vital coastal defence works this year.
Published: 21 October 2011 13:25
Martlesham
offers food for thought to community groups
Martlesham Community Centre is the venue for a special lunch next
month when community, voluntary and faith groups have the chance to
gain a feast of useful information.
Published: 21 October 2011 13:18
Volunteers
wanted - old and new
The call has gone out to all volunteers and voluntary groups in
Suffolk Coastal to register on Do-It.org, the online database that
provides vital in helping building up the Voluntary and Community
Sector in the future and help them get the volunteers they
need.
Published: 20 October 2011 11:56
Work
pressures prompt Cabinet changes
The resignation of Cllr Marianne Fellowes from Suffolk Coastal’s
Cabinet because of a change in her work situation has led to a
reshuffle of posts by the Council’s Leader.
Published: 19 October 2011 11:30
Woodwose
walks spotlight outstanding trees and buildings
As part of the Woodwose 2 outdoor festival, officers from Suffolk
Coastal are teaming up with local experts to lead special guided
walks around three parts of the district.
Published: 19 October 2011 11:25
Helping
communities plan for an emergency
The latest part of the on-going initiative to help make local
communities more prepared for emergencies, a special half-day
workshop, is being held at Hollesley Village Hall next week.
Published: 19 October 2011 11:21
Works
underway to fine-tune Felixstowe's defences
Funding from Suffolk Coastal’s coast protection budget is being
used to carry out some repairs to groynes around the pier and The
Dip in Felixstowe.
Published: 14 October 2011 15:11
Warning
signs for dog owners
The fears that dogs could be at risk of Seasonal Canine Illness
(SCI) has led to Suffolk Coastal’s countryside team putting up
warning signs around parks and woods owned by the Council.
Published: 14 October 2011 15:07
Sign
up to take part in or help organise Poppy Run
The call has gone out for people to don their running shoes, or
play a vital volunteer role, for this month’s first Poppy Run being
held at Rendlesham Forest on Sunday, October 30.
Published: 14 October 2011 15:04
Feast of activities with launch of Woodwose 2
It promises to be a warm squash at this weekend’s launch of the
second Woodwose Outdoor Festival which begins its mouth-watering
fortnight of events with a Pumpkin and Chilli Festival.
Published: 11 October 2011 10:35
Bags
of protection going in place at Thorpeness
Fabric bags filled with sand and shingle are now being put in place
as part of the second phase of an innovative partnership scheme to
provide improved protection to Thorpeness’s coastline.
Published: 07 October 2011 14:58
Helping
Wickham Market get the most out of Christmas
Wickham Market will be lit up and celebrating on Saturday, November
27 thanks to an early Christmas present from Suffolk Coastal’s
Economic Development Support Fund (EDSF), a special scheme aimed at
helping grass-roots efforts to boost the local economy.
Published: 07 October 2011 14:53
Conference
will help spread lessons of partnership working
A special one-day conference is being hosted at Trinity Park next
month that will shine the spotlight firmly on the innovative
partnership working between Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District
Councils.
Published: 06 October 2011 16:47
Help
save money by registering to vote now
Thousands of residents are being reminded that to ensure they have
a voice in local elections they need to return their Voter
Registration Form.
Published: 06 October 2011 16:44