Felixstowe Town Council has made up to £25,000 available during 2019/20 to support community organisations which are able demonstrate a clear need for financial support. Eligible organisations seeking to deliver projects and activities which specifically benefit the town of Felixstowe, its residents and visitors are encouraged to apply. Grant applications are considered twice a year… Read more »
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Planned Closure of Orwell Bridge starting on the 14th October 01 Oct 2019
We have been advised by Highways England that the Orwell Bridge will be closed for planned maintenance work to replace bridge joints and carry out carriageway repairs from 14th October. Specific details are as follows: The closures are going in on the 14th, 15th, and 16th October for Eastbound. The closures are going in on… Read more »
Read moreSuffolk’s Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable to Stage Suffolk-Wide Public Meetings 19 Sep 2019
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore and Chief Constable, Steve Jupp are staging a series of public meetings across the county and are encouraging Suffolk residents to attend. There will be a meeting in each of the three policing command areas, in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft. The meetings are an opportunity for… Read more »
Read moreHelp shape the Town Council’s Business Plan 2020-2024 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 »
Read moreNotice of the conclusion of Audit for 2018/19 06 Sep 2019
Council submits an Annual Return to its External Auditor each year. Notice has been given that the external audit of the accounts of Felixstowe Town Council for the year 2018-19 was completed on 23 August 2019. The Council’s external auditors, PKF Littlejohn LLP, have expressed the view that, on the basis of the review of Sections 1… Read more »
Read moreMemory Lane Dog Walk 29th September 2019 05 Sep 2019
On Sunday, September 29th, the Memory Lane Dementia Support Group is inviting everyone and their canine friends to the Memory Lane Dog Walk. The event will commence at 11:00am and continue until 12:30pm. It will be an informal walk from The Pier to Cobbold Point and back, which is approximately two and a half miles…. Read more »
Read moreLocal Children celebrate the reopening of play areas in Felixstowe 13 Aug 2019
On Wednesday 7th August the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Nick Barber re-opened the Gosford Way play area with the help of local children and families. Following refurbishment of a £265,000 project three play areas in Felixstowe have now been given improved facilities. The Mayor said: “It was a great event, many hundred’s attended. All the… Read more »
Read moreKeeping Felixstowe clean in the Summer 05 Aug 2019
We have received the following update from Suffolk Coastal Norse, which may be of interest to you. Additional street cleansing resource (and toilet cleaners) have been employed in Felixstowe for the summer season. Collections of bins is taking place daily/7 days a week, with additional collections later in the day at strategic locations by street… Read more »
Read moreLocal people are invited to the official reopening of two popular play areas in Felixstowe following refurbishment 25 Jul 2019
To mark the completion of the improvement project to Cavendish Park and Gosford Way play areas, there will be an official reopening taking place at Gosford Way. The play areas have been fully refurbished with a range of items suitable for toddlers, juniors and teenagers. Cavendish Park has a new Multi-use Games Area and the… Read more »
Read moreFelixstowe Seafront Gardens is awarded Green Flag – Again! 16 Jul 2019
News release 16 July 2019 Felixstowe Seafront Gardens is awarded Green Flag – Again! Felixstowe’s iconic Seafront Gardens has been awarded a coveted Green Flag for the fourth time. The Felixstowe Seafront Gardens has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. The Felixstowe Seafront Gardens… Read more »
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