Older Person Housing Strategy Survey  Town Hall Staff   25 May 2021

East Suffolk Council is preparing a Housing Strategy for Older Persons to guide and inform future housing provision for people who have reached retirement age.  Local residents of all tenures are invited to take part in this work by providing their thoughts and views via a short survey.  The survey is now live till 7th… Read more »

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Town Council submits its response to Suffolk Coastal Local Plan Main Modifications ConsultationTown Hall Staff   08 Jul 2020

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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East Suffolk Council Consultation on Parking ServicesTown Hall Staff   10 Mar 2020

Following a thorough review of parking services, East Suffolk Council have developed a modern approach to delivering parking services which considers the requirements and travel patterns of visitors, residents and businesses.  The proposals include a simpler tariff structure, better use of technology, the introduction of a free, half hour for parking in many off-street parking… Read more »

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FTC Response to England Coast Path Final Proposals (Shotley Gate to Felixstowe Ferry)Town Hall Staff   07 Feb 2020

Felixstowe Town Council’s Planning & Environment Committee considered the consultation on the England Coast Path Final Proposals (Shotley Gate to Felixstowe Ferry) at its meeting of 5th February 2020. The Town Council welcomes and supports Natural England’s proposed coastal path route within the parish of Felixstowe. You can find out more about Natural England’s proposals… Read more »

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CONSULTATION: ENGLAND COAST PATH FINAL PROPOSALS – SHOTLEY GATE TO FELIXSTOWE FERRYTown Hall Staff   15 Jan 2020

On Wednesday 15th January 2020, Natural England submitted a compendium of reports to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs setting out proposals for improved access to the coast between Shotley Gate and Felixstowe Ferry. These proposals form part of a programme to establish a continuous walking route around England’s coastline,… Read more »

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PCC Asks For Your View On His Precept ProposalsTown Hall Staff   14 Jan 2020

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore has confirmed that he is proposing to raise the policing element of the council tax and wants to hear the public’s views. The recent general election has delayed the Home Office funding announcement so the PCC is assuming an increase of 4% to the policing precept, which will… Read more »

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Persimmon Homes welcoming pre-application feedback on Candlet Road proposalsTown Hall Staff   28 Nov 2019

Persimmon Homes are welcoming pre-application feedback on their proposals for the first phase of a residential development, comprising 262 houses, at Candlet Road, Felixstowe.  Outline permission for a total of 560 houses was approved back in August 2017. Further to Persimmon’s public exhibition at the Town Hall which is open until 8pm today (28 November),… Read more »

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Felixstowe Draft Conservation Area Appraisal ConsultationTown Hall Staff   27 Sep 2019

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: DRAFT CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL East Suffolk Council are consulting on the draft Felixstowe conservation area appraisal, with comments welcomed by Monday, 4th November 2019 by post to East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT or via email to conservation@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. The appraisal will replace the existing one which dates from 1999. The appraisal… Read more »

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Help shape the Town Council’s Business Plan 2020-2024Town Hall Staff   13 Sep 2019

Whilst large local authorities such as East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council have broad-ranging regulatory and statutory responsibilities across the region, Felixstowe Town Council is able to focus its efforts on projects which specifically benefit the local community of Felixstowe. However, as a small organisation with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent staff the Town… Read more »

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